Ovechkin, met by protests, scores 764th goal as Capitals spoil Giordano's 1,000th game
WASHINGTON — When Alex Ovechkin lost the puck, Tom Wilson picked it up and finished off a highlight goal reminiscent of his younger days as an elite scorer. Saturday night provided another reminder about how Ovechkin has been one for a long time — and he isn't slowing down. Ovechkin took another step toward tying Jaromir Jagr for third place on the NHL career goals list, picked up two assists for a three-point game and led the Washington Capitals past the Seattle Kraken 5-2 for their second consecutive win on the heels of three consecutive losses. Washington's longtime captain scored on the power play for a second consecutive game, his 34th goal of the season and 764th of his career. The Capitals have now won two in a row at home after losing their previous six games in Washington....
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