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Ovechkin Hits 30 For 20th Season
Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time.
“Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the record-extending 20th time in his NHL career”
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.
“Ovechkin's 30th and 31st goals marked his 185th career multigoal game”
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.