Washington Capitals Win Sixth Game in Seven, Ovechkin Scores 899th Goal

Alex Ovechkin scored his 899th NHL goal and contributed an assist as the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1, securing their sixth win in seven games. John Carlson and Connor McMichael each recorded a goal and an assist, while Justin Sourdif and Tom Wilson also scored, with Logan Thompson making 34 saves for his fifth consecutive win. The Capitals took a 2-0 lead early in the third period with Ovechkin's goal, moving him one shy of 900 career NHL goals, a milestone he is set to reach in his next game. Despite a strong start from the Blue Jackets and a goal from Denton Mateychuk, Washington's power play capitalized late, with Wilson and McMichael adding goals on the man advantage. Thompson's performance was crucial in keeping the Capitals competitive early, as he faced 35 shots and also recorded an assist. This game also marked Ovechkin's 1,499th NHL game, with his next appearance promising to be a significant milestone as he aims for his 900th goal.