Lindgren makes 35 saves as Capitals edge Rangers 1-0

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.

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)

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday approved the release of $1.2 billion to Pakistan, giving the cash-strapped country a fresh boost as it works to recover from one of its worst economic crises in years.

The IMF in a statement said its executive board completed two reviews of Pakistan’s economic programs, clearing about $1 billion under its main loan facility and another $200 million from a separate climate-focused program.

With the latest approval, Pakistan has received about $3.3 billion from the IMF since last year. Under the bailout, Islamabad will receive loan installments over 37 months if it meets the agreed conditions.

Pakistan, for decades, has relied on loans from the IMF and friendly nations to meet its financing needs.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the decision, calling it recognition of the government’s reform drive and the “effective implementation” of IMF-endorsed measures. He said the latest IMF decision shows Pakistan is taking the steps needed to stabilize and grow its economy after narrowly avoiding default last year.

In a statement, Sharif also praised Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir, the country’s powerful army chief and chief of defense forces, for playing a key role in supporting the reform agenda.

He also praised Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb and his team for their “tireless work” in pushing through difficult changes. Sharif said Pakistan’s reform and digitalization efforts have now become a global “case study,” but cautioned that shifting from stability to sustained growth will demand further effort.

In a statement, the IMF said Pakistan has made “significant progress” in stabilizing the economy despite a tough global environment and this year’s devastating floods. It noted a stronger fiscal position, higher foreign exchange reserves — now at $14.5 billion — and an uptick in growth. Inflation has risen in recent months because floods triggered by above-normal monsoon rains pushed up food prices, but the fund expects that to ease.

The bailout, approved in 2024, aims to rebuild Pakistan’s reserves, strengthen its tax system and reform loss-making state-owned companies, especially in the energy sector. The climate facility, approved earlier this year, supports efforts to improve disaster management, water use and climate-related financial reporting.

Nigel Clarke, the IMF’s deputy managing director, said Pakistan must stay disciplined as it faces an uncertain outlook. He praised the government’s commitment to meeting next year’s budget targets while responding to flood damage, and urged Islamabad to keep monetary policy tight, allow the exchange rate to move freely and push ahead with long-delayed energy reforms.

Vendors warm themselves around a fire on a cold morning in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary)