There was a heavyweight fight, a Rangers’ loss and this: ...

The Washington Capitals were swept by the New York Rangers in the first round of last year's Stanley Cup Playoffs, so Tuesday ...

The Capitals embraced McIlrath when he was called up late last season, and they were delighted for the 6-foot-5, 232-pound blue-liner they call “Big Mac” when he made the big club out of camp.

McIlrath recorded two assists, two PIM, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Flyers. This was McIlrath's first career multi-point effort, which came in his 80th NHL ...