NHL Game Summary - Toronto at Washington

Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) - Braden Holtby's seventh shutout of the season came thanks to a 32-save effort, as Washington prolonged Toronto's road woes with a 4-0 decision on Sunday night at Verizon Center.

Alex Ovechkin paced his club with two goals and one assist for the Capitals, who put an end to a three-game losing streak. Marcus Johansson and Joel Ward added markers in the third period.

James Reimer allowed three goals on 31 shots for the Maple Leafs, who failed to pick up a win away from home for the 16th straight time. Toronto heads to Florida and Tampa Bay on Tuesday and Thursday before a three-game home stand.

Ovechkin slipped a shot between Reimer's pads just 33 seconds into the contest for his 40th of the season. The strike marked the earliest opening score for the Caps this season.

Ovechkin made it 2-0 with 5 1/2 minutes gone in the second period by cleaning up a Brooks Orpik rebound with a backhander in close.

Johansson pushed the hosts' advantage to three on his marker with 9:14 gone in the third and Leafs forward David Booth off for hooking.

In a desperate gamble, Reimer was pulled for an extra skater with more than five minutes remaining. Ward hit the empty cage seconds later for a 4-0 Washington advantage.