Capital punishment in New York

NEW YORK - After getting off to a slow start, the NHL-leading Washington Capitals picked up their play and pulled away for a big win against a division rival on Tuesday night.

Marcus Johansson had two goals and an assist to help Washington beat the New York Rangers 4-1 in Kevin Shattenkirk's first game with the Capitals after being acquired in a Monday trade with the St. Louis Blues.

Brett Connolly and Nicklas Backstrom also scored and Braden Holtby stopped 29 shots.