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Boone Jenner scores game-winning goal in Capitals' win over Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 5:37 AM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Boone Jenner scores game-winning goal in Capitals' win over Rangers

Summary

On October 9, the Washington Capitals secured a 3-1 victory against the New York Rangers in an intense matchup. Boone Jenner made a significant impact by scoring the game-winning goal during the second period, taking advantage of a Rangers turnover. This was Jenner's first goal since joining the Capitals from the Columbus Blue Jackets, where he was previously captain. The Capitals now have two consecutive wins and will face the Seattle Kraken next. The Rangers lost goaltender Igor Shesterkin to a lower-body injury in the second period, leaving his status uncertain.

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•Capitals win 3-1 against Rangers on October 9
•Boone Jenner scores game-winning goal
•Jenner's first goal with the Capitals
•Igor Shesterkin leaves game injured
•Capitals aim for third straight win against Kraken on October 11

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5:37 AMYahoo Sports — Boone Jenner’s ‘gusty’ review of Capitals’ intense win over Rangers

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The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers on Friday night. It was an intense game between two Metropolitan Division rivals. It’s early in the season, but there is certainly no love lost between these teams. In the end, it was one of the newer Capitals, Boone Jenner, who made the difference. Jenner took advantage of a New York turnover […] The post Boone Jenner’s ‘gusty’ review of Capitals’ intense win over Rangers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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