Hockey players “Washington” beat them dry “Winnipeg” (3:0) in an NHL regular season home game.
John Carlson opened the scoring early in the third period, and shortly after, the Washington forward and captain also scored. Alexander Ovechkin . Initially, the puck was awarded to Connor McMichael, but after a while the Russian was recognized as the author of the goal.
Exactly eight minutes before the end of regulation time, Ovechkin scored again, scoring twice. He brought his personal NHL goal total to 848 and continues to break Wayne Gretzky’s sniper record of 894.
The Russian forward scored in the fifth consecutive game – he previously scored against Vancouver, Calgary (twice), Toronto (twice) and Carolina. So, in the last five matches he scored 8 goals and in the last four matches he scored three doubles.
The game began with a ceremony dedicated to Washington forward TJ Oshie’s 1000th NHL game – he reached this number a week ago in the game against Vancouver, this happened during the series at outside, to celebrate the feat of the 37-year-old player. former hockey player in his arena succeeded before the meeting with Winnipeg.
Washington earned its fifth victory in its last six matches; with 79 points, the team ranks 8th in the Eastern Conference. Winnipeg lost its third game in a row and is 4th in the West with 93 points.
NHL. Regular season
Washington Capitals (Washington) – Winnipeg Jets (Winnipeg) – 3:0 (0:0, 0:0, 3:0)
Goals: Carlson, 41:21 (bol.). Ovechkin, 43:36, 52:00.
Source : MatchTV
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