WASHINGTON (AP) — No. 1 pick Alexis Lafrenière scored his second NHL goal to help the New York Rangers beat the Washington Capitals 4-1. Artemi Panarin had two assists in the Rangers’ second consecutive victory. Ryan Strome had a goal and an assist and made history as the first player to record 100 points apiece with the Rangers and Islanders. New York’s Kaapo Kakko was a surprise scratch after being added to the league’s COVID-19 protocol list. The Capitals struggled to match the Rangers’ energy early in a game moved up to an afternoon start and had their winning streak snapped at two.
