WASHINGTON -- Even as they were rolling to 120 points and the Presidents Trophy last season, the Washington Capitals had stretches where they started games slowly, falling behind early before rallying.This season theyre starting strong and finishing strong.Washington (3-0-1) scored first in each of its four games and has yet to allow a third period goal. The Capitals overcame a sluggish second period and scored twice in the third for a 4-2 win at Florida on Thursday to earn their third straight victory.I think in the first we said, lets do it the right way, coach Barry Trotz said. Lets get on their defense. Thats the way you have to do it in this league, you have to put some pressure on their back end.Washington will try to continue its strong play on Saturday, when it hosts a New York Rangers team that started very fast in its last game.The Rangers scored 69 seconds in and outshot Detroit 33-18, but Jimmy Howard was perfect the rest of the way -- including stopping three breakaways -- as the Red Wings rallied for a 2-1 win on Wednesday night.New York (2-2) scored 15 goals in its first four games, led by Chris Kreiders three goals and four assists. Mika Zibanejad owns two goals and three assists.I like our process. I like the way were playing, Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said Wednesday. Were not giving up much to the opposition and were definitely generating some Grade A opportunities.New Yorks offensive task wont get any easier Saturday night against Vezina Trophy winner Braden Holtby and a Washington defense thats allowed six goals in four games.Theyre a good team with a lot of skill and its going to be a good test for us, New Yorks Jimmy Vesey told Madison Square Garden network. Their forward group is extremely skilled and Holtbys one of the best goaltenders in the league.The Rangers have had some success against the Washington goalie. For his career, Holtby is 6-8-1 with a 2.69 goals-against average versus New York.In 44 games against the Rangers, Alex Ovechkin, who has two goals this season including the go-ahead tally Thursday night, has 27 goals and 15 assists. Justin Williams has 28 points in 35 games against New York and Nicklas Backstrom has 23 assists in 35 games.Williams picked up his first goal of the season against the Panthers and the first for the Capitals third line, which also includes newcomers Lars Eller and Zach Stanford.Weve gotten better marginally every game weve played, Williams said. Were talking a little bit more, were supporting a little bit more, were getting to know each other a little bit more.Saturdays game marks Washingtons fourth in five contests against teams -- including New York -- that notched at least 100 points last season.I think we usually, in terms of last year I guess, play better against good teams it seems, Holtby said. Theres a lot of depth in the Eastern Conference this year. Theres a lot of good teams.Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist is 19-9-4, with a 2.65 goals against versus the Capitals, while Rick Nash has 10 goals and 12 assists in 22 games.Washington was 3-2 against the Rangers last season, including an overtime win.Swell Blue Marble Bottle . -- Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was selected Monday to his second straight Pro Bowl, while guard Kyle Long made it after a solid rookie season. Swell Uk .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. http://www.ukswellbottle.com/ . -- Running backs Darren McFadden and Rashad Jennings were back at practice for the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday despite being hampered by hamstring injuries. Swell Water Bottle Clearance .com) - The Calgary Flames aim to bounce back from their first regulation home loss of the campaign on Friday night when they host a Detroit Red Wings club that they swept in three meetings a season ago. Swell Travel Mug Uk . -- Yogi Ferrell orchestrates pretty much everything in Indianas offence.FLINT, Mich. -- A judge in Michigan has signed an arrest warrant for former NFL player Andre Rison, who is accused of violating his probation in a child support case.The warrant signed Tuesday by federal Judge Linda Parker says Rison recently tested positive for marijuana and has failed to keep up with minimum support payments.In 2013, Rison was ordered to pay at least $1,000 a month to whittle away at a past balance of more thhan $300,000.ddddddddddddNo attorney is listed in the court file.Rison, a Flint native, was a star receiver at Michigan State. He played for seven NFL teams from 1989 to 2000, including a season with the Super Bowl champion Green Bay Packers.Hes lately been a high school coach in Flint and Ann Arbor. ' ' '