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 Burakovsky tied the score in the second period and netted the
game-winner just 24 seconds into the third period on a breakaway.
Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby did the rest, allowing just one
goal on 29 shots to earn his sixth victory of the playoffs and give
the Capitals a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.
Game Five will be played on Friday at Madison Square Garden in New
York.
While Burakovsky's individual exploits made him the star of the
night, the game's most pivotal moment came with just under 12
minutes remaining in regulation when Holtby stopped Rangers left
winger Carl Hagelin on a penalty shot.
Hagelin was awarded the shot after Washington defenseman Mike Green
hooked him from behind and took away a scoring chance on a clean
breakaway.
With a chance to tie the game, Hagelin weaved in on Holtby and went
forehand to backhand. But Holtby stayed with him and snatched
Hagelin's backhander with his catching glove.
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The Rangers have made a habit of scoring first in the playoffs and
they did it for the sixth time in nine playoff games.
Center Derick Brassard finishing off a perfectly timed feed from
right winger Martin St. Louis to score his team-high fifth goal of
the playoffs with 6:12 gone in the second period.
(Editing by Jahmal Corner)
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