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Rangers crush Capitals’ perfect streak: 3 takeaways from the Christmas miracle in D.C.

Washington was 16-0-0 when leading after two periods until the Rangers exploded for five goals in the third, securing a historic comeback win and a milestone night for Alexis Lafrenière.

New York Rangers v Washington Capitals | Scott Taetsch/GettyImages

The New York Rangers closed out their last game before the Christmas break with a statement win against the Washington Capitals, 7-3. Still without their best defenseman and now without their captain, the Blueshirts got it done in emphatic fashion.

Let's go over the three biggest things to takeaway from this game.