Overview

• Anthony Beauvillier redirected an Alex Ovechkin shot midway through the second period for the lone goal, with Declan Chisholm earning an assist in his 100th NHL game.
• In his season debut, Charlie Lindgren stopped 35 shots for his 10th career shutout, flashing a standout glove save on Mika Zibanejad and denying multiple high-danger chances.
• Coach Spencer Carbery reworked the lineup for the back-to-back, starting Sonny Milano on the top line, shifting Connor McMichael to center on the third line, and dressing Chisholm while scratching Hendrix Lapierre and Trevor van Riemsdyk.
• Washington moved to 2-1-0 behind sturdy five-on-five play as its power play remained cold at 0-for-8 over the weekend; the penalty kill went 2-for-2 at Madison Square Garden.
• The Rangers fell to 2-2 and have yet to score in two home games as Jonathan Quick made 20 saves in his season debut; Pierre-Luc Dubois exited late with an injury and the Capitals provided no postgame update.