SPORTS

Caps beat Rangers in finale, but Florida wins, too

April 7, 2012 - 09:34 pm
The Caps celebrate a big win in their season finale over the New York Rangers. (Photo: Associated Press)

NEW YORK (AP) - Washington scored three first-period goals and third-string goaltender Braden Holtby made 35 saves Saturday night to help the Capitals beat the Rangers 4-1, spoiling New York's chance to clinch the Presidents' Trophy.

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The Rangers (51-24-7) finished with 109 points for the third time in franchise history and remain tied with Vancouver for the league's top spot. The Canucks host Edmonton later Saturday.

Washington (42-32-8) has 92 points and will be the No. 7 seed in the Eastern Conference if Florida earns at least a point against Carolina.

Washington would open the playoffs in Boston, while the Rangers host Ottawa in the first round.

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