“Washington” earned a third straight NHL regular season victory, defeating “San Jose” (3:1).
Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson scored for the Capitals, along with Russia’s Evgeny Kuznetsov, who hit an empty net in the end. Two assists, including in the episode where Kuznetsov scored a goal, were made by team captain Alexander Ovechkin.
Luke Kanin scored the Sharks’ only goal in the first period.
“Washington” is in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 9 points, “San Jose” lost its ninth match at the start of the season and closes the standings in the West with one point.
In another match “New Jersey” beat “Minnesota” (4:3), the league’s top scorer Jack Hughes left the ice without scoring points for the first time this season. Jesper Bratt scored a double and an assist for the Devils while Russian Wild forward Kirill Kaprizov scored no points.
In the Alberta Derby “Edmonton” defeated “Calgary” (5:2), the teams played away in retro uniforms. The most productive player was Oilers forward Evander Kane (1+2), team captain Connor McDavid scored an assist.
NHL. Regular season
Washington Capitals (Washington) – San Jose Sharks (San José) – 3:1 (0:1, 0:0, 3:0)
Goals: Strom, 42:18. Wilson, 55:15. Kuznetsov, 59:02. — Kanin, 11:40 a.m.
New Jersey Devils (Newark) – Minnesota Wild (St. Paul) – 4:3 (1:1, 3:1, 0:1)
Goals: Bratt, 6:13, 36:39 (bol.). Toffoli, 26:10 (bol.). Khaula, 26:54. — Brown, 2:53 p.m. Hartman, 22:31 (bol.). Middleton, 55:17.
Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton) – Calgary Flames (Calgary) – 5:2 (3:1, 0:1, 2:0)
Goals: Fist, 4:19 a.m. Hyman, 9:38 a.m. Bouchard, 4:06 p.m. Dearne, 46:16. Kane, 59:13. — Kadri, 2:55 p.m. (bolt.). Greer, 34:41.
Source : MatchTV
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