Tom Wilson scored for a second consecutive game, Charlie Lindgren robbed Connor Bedard among his 29 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1 on Saturday night to keep pace in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
also scored for Washington, which is 7-2-1 in its last 10. The Capitals moved five points back of Philadelphia for third place in the Metropolitan Division. They also are within striking distance of Tampa Bay and Detroit for wild-card spots.
Unlike a letdown loss last weekend at home to Arizona, the Blackhawks were not much of an obstacle. Washington dominated pretty much from puck drop, taking advantage of a handful of early penalties and lightning upLindgren did not have to make too many spectacular stops but went full extension post to post to deny Bedard with 4:45 left. The top draft pick couldn't crack Lindgren on three other shots on net.
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