Capitals blank Coyotes 2-0, complete successful road trip

Published April 22, 2022 11:24 PM

By JACK THOMPSON
Associated Press

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Conor Sheary scored in the first period and Vitek Vanecek got his fourth shutout of the season as the Washington Capitals beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-0 for their seventh win in nine games. John Carlson scored his 16th into an empty net with 25 seconds remaining. Sheary and Nic Dowd had the assists on that goal. Vanecek stopped 19 shots for his seventh career shutout and 20th victory of the season. The Capitals pulled even with Pittsburgh for third place in the Metropolitan Division with 99 points. Karel Vejmelka had 27 saves for the Coyotes, who have lost nine straight (0-8-1).

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