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Ovechkin, Holtby spur Washington Capitals over road-weary Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer (34) makes a save on a shot by Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brower (20) in the first period at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on March 1, 2015. Photo by Mark Goldman/UPI
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie James Reimer (34) makes a save on a shot by Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brower (20) in the first period at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on March 1, 2015. Photo by Mark Goldman/UPI | License Photo

Braden Holtby's seventh shutout of the season came thanks to a 32-save effort, as Washington prolonged Toronto's road woes with a 4-0 decision on Sunday night at Verizon Center.

Alex Ovechkin paced his club with two goals and one assist for the Capitals, who put an end to a three-game losing streak. Marcus Johansson and Joel Ward added markers in the third period.

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James Reimer allowed three goals on 31 shots for the Maple Leafs, who failed to pick up a win away from home for the 16th straight time.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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