Jets edge Capitals in OT

Despite Alex Ovechkin scoring his 877th goal, the Capitals lose to the Jets 5-4 in overtime
Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to that billing.
Jets edge Capitals in OT despite Ovechkin's 877th goal
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to that billing.
Ovechkin scores No. 877 for Capitals in OT loss to Jets
Ovechkin, who is 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s all-time record (894), tied the score 4-4 at 12:21 of the third period, scoring on a slap shot from just inside the blue line that went in off Connor Hellebuyck ’s glove. It was Ovechkin’s 24th goal of the season.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 877 vs. Jets with vintage shot from distance
The Washington Capitals have trailed in the third period in each of their previous two games including Saturday night. Each time captain Alexander Ovechkin scored to lead a comeback.
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Ovechkin scores No. 876 for Capitals in OT loss to Senators
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Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in a showdown of the NHL's top two teams that lived up to the billing.
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