The hosts started quite actively, but conceded in the 13th minute while playing in the minority. Morgan Rielly opened the scoring in the match. In the 25th minute, John Tavares scored the second goal, and a minute later, William Nylander scored. Auston Matthews scored the visitors’ fourth goal.
“Washington” only managed to reduce the score. In the 40th minute, Russian Alexander Ovechkin scored on a power play. For the Washington captain, it was the first goal of the season.
Note that during the meeting, Alexandre did not take the shooting.
Ovechkin scored his first NHL goal of the season
Washington has only one victory so far. The team with 3 points occupies the last place in the Eastern Conference. Toronto has 8 points, the Canadian club is in 3rd place.
Hockey. NHL. Regular season
Washington Capitals – Toronto Maple Leafs – 1:4 (0:1, 1:3, 0:0).
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