ICE HOCKEY

The Washington Capitals forced a deciding game in the Eastern Conference finals by beating the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0. The Capitals’ first goal came in the second period, with TJ Oshie breaking the scoreless tie with a power play goal after 15 minutes and 12 seconds. Devante Smith-pelly ramped up the pressure to put the Capitals 2-0 up in the third period, and Oshie saw out the victory by adding an empty-netter in the final minute. NHL PLAY-OFFS Eastern Conference Final: Washington Capitals 3 Tampa Bay Lightning 0 (Series tied 3-3).