Boston Herald

Caps put a lid on Blackhawks

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Tom Wilson had two goals and two assists and Alex Ovechkin had a goal and three assists in the Capitals’ 6-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks last night in Washington.

Nicklas Backstrom ended a 21-game stretch without a goal and added two assists, and Washington’s top-line trio each scored a goal in the first period when the Capitals opened a 3-0 lead. Backstrom hadn’t scored since Oct. 14 in Philadelph­ia, matching the longest drought of his career.

Braden Holtby made 37 saves for Washington to help the Capitals win for the sixth time in seven games. Brett Connolly scored in his third straight game, and Evgeny Kuznetsov added a goal. Wilson had his first four-point game, and Ovechkin also extended his goals streak to three games.

Lance Bouma and Jonathan Toews scored for Chicago. The Blackhawks are 0-3-2 in their last five.

Maple Leafs 2, Flames 1 — Frederik Andersen made 47 saves in regulation and overtime and stopped three more shots in a shootout in host Toronto’s victory over Calgary.

William Nylander scored the winner in the fourth round of the shootout, deking to the backhand to beat Mike Smith.

Morgan Rielly scored in regulation for the Maple Leafs. Toronto improved to 18-10-1 and moved into second place in the Eastern Conference, three points behind Tampa Bay.

Calgary forward Jaromir Jagr sat out the game because of a lower-body injury.

Flyers 4, Oilers 2 — Wayne Simmonds had a goal and an assist and visiting Philadelph­ia beat Edmonton for its second victory is as many games after losing 10 in a row.

Jordan Weal, Dale Weise and Michael Raffl also scored, Claude Giroux added two assists, and Brian Elliott made 24 saves.

Ducks 3, Senators 0 — Adam Henrique scored his first two goals for host Anaheim since being acquired in a trade and Ryan Miller posted 29 saves to shut down Ottawa.

 ?? AP PHOTO ?? CAPPING IT OFF: Tom Wilson celebrates with teammates Alex Ovechkin (back left) and Chandler Stepherson after his empty net goal in Washington’s victory.
AP PHOTO CAPPING IT OFF: Tom Wilson celebrates with teammates Alex Ovechkin (back left) and Chandler Stepherson after his empty net goal in Washington’s victory.

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