NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Beauvillier scored in the second period, Charlie Lindgren stopped 35 shots, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 1-0 on Sunday night.
Beauvillier’s tip-in of a shot by Alex Ovechkin with 6:13 left in the middle period beat Rangers goalie Jonathan Quick and held up as the Capitals won for the second time in two nights. Washington defeated the Islanders 4-2 on Saturday at UBS Arena.
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New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93) looks to take a shot past Washington Capitals' Matt Roy (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin (10) takes possession of the puck against Washington Capitals' Ovechkin (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
New York Rangers' Adam Fox (23) reaches for the puck behind Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Washington Capitals players react after a goal by Anthony Beauvillier (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
The goal was the first this season for the 28-year-old Beauvillier who is playing for his sixth NHL team. Defenseman Declan Chisholm also had an assist, his first point with Washington in his 100th career game.
It was the 10th career shutout for Lindgren, making his first start this season.
The assist was the 728th of Ovechkin’s career. The 40-year-old forward entered his 21st NHL campaign with 897 goals, most in NHL history. Ovechkin.is six games shy of becoming the eighth player to play 1,500 games with one franchise.
Lindgren made a sprawling glove save on Mika Zibanejad early in the second period, then stopped Sam Carrick with his stick from in close nine minutes into the period. He made 13 saves in each of the first two periods and nine more in the third including a point-blank chance by Will Cuylle with 1:16 left.
The 39-year-old Quick also was making his season debut after Igor Shesterkin won two of the Rangers first three games. He made 20 saves.
The Rangers had two power-play chances in the second period. Washington had one in the third.
The Rangers were coming off two road wins, 4-0 at Buffalo and 6-1 at Pittsburgh after losing their home opener 3-0 to the Penguins.
Washington lost its season opener at home, 3-1 to Boston.
The Rangers were missing forward Vincent Trocheck (out week-to-week with an upper body injury) and defenseman Carson Soucy, who was hurt in Saturday’s win against the Penguins when he fell awkwardly into the boards after a collision with Pittsburgh’s Rickard Rakell.
Capitals: Host Tampa Bay on Tuesday.
Rangers: Host Edmonton on Tuesday.
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New York Rangers' Mika Zibanejad (93) looks to take a shot past Washington Capitals' Matt Roy (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin (10) takes possession of the puck against Washington Capitals' Ovechkin (8) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
New York Rangers' Adam Fox (23) reaches for the puck behind Washington Capitals' Tom Wilson (43) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
Washington Capitals players react after a goal by Anthony Beauvillier (72) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Heather Khalifa)
DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland kept alive its Six Nations title hopes and buried Scotland's in a familiar-looking 43-21 victory to launch the final round on Saturday.
The Irish moved three points ahead of France, which hosted England in the day's last match in Paris. Ireland was two minutes from being crowned champion but France's Thomas Ramos kicked a last-second penalty to win the match and title 48-46.
Ireland finished second, two points behind the French, who crushed the Irish 36-14 on opening night in Paris.
The Irish at least won the Triple Crown for a fourth time in five seasons, denying the Scots their first sweep of the home nations since 1990.
“We are proud of how we have performed when we've had to and that's five trophies in five years for us,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell said. “I know it's (another) Triple Crown but it's been hard to win over the years for Ireland and we're proud of that.”
Both sides began the match with title ambitions. But to win their first title since 1999, the Scots had ghosts to exorcize. They'd won only once in Dublin in 26 years, not since 2010, and never at Aviva Stadium. They'd also lost their last 11 contests to Ireland.
Ireland's modus operandi was power, controlling the gainline, and relentless pressure. They smashed a Scotland side that put 50 points and seven tries on hapless France last weekend.
“We saw what their attack was capable of last week and again today it came in waves, but our defense stood up and big moments helped keep them out,” Ireland captain Caelan Doris told broadcaster ITV.
“There were some calm heads in there which was helped by the fact we had scoreboard pressure throughout from a fast start which we aimed for as well. It felt composed out there and it was good.”
Ireland started fast again, scored six tries — three in each half — with five converted by Jack Crowley who added a penalty. Scotland trailed 19-7 at halftime and twice rallied to within five points, but each time Ireland had a quick response.
“I’m gutted,” Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu said. “We really set our sights on coming here and getting a result but Ireland were too good. We’ve made progression but we want to be where these guys are with a trophy.”
The game was intense and lively from the start.
The first scrum earned a penalty that moved Ireland into the Scotland 22. Fast hands fed fullback Jamie Osborne bursting between the posts for their quickest try of this championship, just after two minutes.
Scotland fired back in 19 phases. With big gains by forwards Jack Dempsey and George Turner, Finn Russell orchestrating, Darcy Graham finished out wide for his Scotland record-extending 38th try.
But an offside penalty against Graham sent Scotland reeling back to its tryline again, and Ireland hooker Dan Sheehan shot out of a collapsing maul for his 18th try, extending his Six Nations record for a forward.
Ireland was 19-7 ahead after 19 minutes with a try from first phase when midfielder Stuart McCloskey threw a huge pass to unmarked right wing Robert Baloucoune, whose pace beat the cover.
Ireland's defense in its 22 then turned over Scotland three times before halftime.
The Scottish backs finally clicked in the second half with tries by Russell and Rory Darge, but Ireland quickly restored 12-point leads after converted tries by Darragh Murray, a brief blood-bin replacement for the immense Tadhg Beirne, and winger Tommy O'Brien.
Crowley added a penalty to give Ireland a three-score lead and Irish supporters broke into song. Just for unnecessary gloss to the scoreline, O'Brien scored his second try of the match after Tuipulotu spilled the ball with time up.
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Ireland's Caelan Doris, center, lifts the Triple Crown trophy with teammates after the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (Brian Lawless/PA via AP)
Ireland's team celebrates after winning the "triple crown" trophy following the Six Nations rugby union match against Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Ireland's Dan Sheehan, right, dives over the line to score a try as Scotland's captain Sione Tuipulotu tries to tackle him during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Scotland's Finn Russell, from, scores a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Ireland's Jamie Osborne, right, scores a try as teammate Dan Sheehan celebrates during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Ireland's Robert Baloucoune, right, scores a try as Scotland's Darcy Graham watches on during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
Ireland's Jamie Osborne, right, celebrates his teammates after scoring a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and Scotland, in Dublin, Saturday, March 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)
