Alexis Lafrenière scored a 16th goal on Sunday to help the New York Rangers win 5-2 over the Washington Capitals.

Lafrenière scored with a backhand at arm’s length, following a superb feint at the expense of Rasmus Sandin.

He had just taken a back pass from Filip Chytil, who deserved a fifth point in as many games.

Artemi Panarin a pris part aux filets de K’Andre Miller, Vladimir Tarasenko et Mika Zibanejad.

Kaapo Kakko was the other goalscorer for Rangers, who had been beaten in their last two games.

Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas have fought back for the Capitals, who have lost their last four games.

Igor Shesterkin made 26 saves for the winners, while Darcy Kuemper stopped 29 shots.

Washington is threatened with being left out of the playoffs, something that hasn’t happened since 2014.

The Capitals’ next game is Thursday night in Montreal.