Washington Capitals grab 3-1 series lead on New York Rangers

Two nights after recording his first career playoff point, Andre Burakovsky followed it up with another milestone performance in Game 4.

Burakovsky's two goals lifted the Washington Capitals to a 2-1 victory and a commanding 3-1 series lead over the New York Rangers in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday.

Braden Holtby, who was coming off a 30-save shutout in Game 3 on Monday, provided another brilliant effort with 28 stops for the Capitals, who improved to 5-1 within the friendly confines of Verizon Center this postseason.

Derick Brassard supplied the lone goal for the Rangers, who had another solid endeavor from Henrik Lundqvist wasted.

The Swedish netminder, making his 100th consecutive playoff start with New York, came up with 28 saves, but was let down by his offense.

Washington will look to wrap up the series in Game 5 on Friday night at Madison Square Garden.

[SportsNetwork.com]