Braden Holtby's shutout, Jay Beagle's goal lift Capitals over Rangers

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    Braden Holtby stood in a corner of the Washington Capitals' locker room, his arms folded across his chest, his voice low and monotone, his demeanor as steady and calm as when he was protecting the net.

    "At times, I felt good. At other times, felt just like a normal game. Some days they go well. Some days they don't," Holtby said. "I was just trying to do my part."

    He did it perfectly, actually.

    Holtby made 30 saves for his second career playoff shutout and Jay Beagle took advantage of a fortuitous bounce to score his first goal of this postseason, giving the Capitals a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Monday night for a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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