Ovechkin Scores Twice, Hits 30 Goals for 20th Time in Capitals Win
Key Takeaways
- Ovechkin scored twice to reach 30 goals for the 20th time.
- Capitals defeated the Flyers 6-4, extending their three-game winning streak.
- Capitals gained ground in the Eastern Conference wild-card race.
Ovechkin Hits 30 For 20th Season
Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time.
“Alex Ovechkin becomes fourth 40-plus year old to score 30 goals in a season Washington Capitals’ captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 30th goal of the season Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Flyers, becoming just the fourth player over the age of 40 to reach the 30-goal mark in a single season”
He extended his record by three over the next-closest player Mike Gartner.
He joined Howe, Selanne, and Bucyk as the only players 40 or older to score 30 goals.
Capitals Beat Flyers 6-4
The Capitals beat the Flyers 6-4.
Wilson had two goals, Chychrun a goal and two assists.
Dubois had three assists for the Capitals.
Ovechkin Scores 928th Career Goal
Ovechkin scored his 928th career goal.
His 30th and 31st goals marked his 185th career multigoal game.
Capitals Climb Toward Playoffs
The Capitals have won three straight.
They are 5-1-1 in their past seven games.
Washington trails the Blue Jackets by three points.
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