The Washington Capitals dominated the New Jersey Devils with a 6-2 victory. Ovechkin extended his point streak to nine games, scoring twice, while Strome, McMichael, and Sgarbossa also found the net. Lindgren made 37 saves. The win marked the Capitals' second consecutive victory as they aim to stay competitive in the tough Eastern Conference race.
The #ALLCAPS and Bolts traded goals in the second, with Mantha getting his 18th. The Caps’ PK came up huge vs. the NHL’s top PP late. WSH takes a 3-1 lead into the third in Tampa.
After 40, Caps lead Bolts 3-1 after goals from Mantha and Hagel. WSH up 20-18 in SOG.
#Bolts to the power play with 2:33 left in the second as Strome gets two for slashing.
#Bolts back to the PK with 5:40 left in the second as Eyssimont gets two for slashing.
The #Caps just scored on a 3-on-1 rush. Anthony Mantha already has seven more goals than he did all of last season. https://t.co/l16ujPnBqX
#Bolts give up an odd-man rush and Mantha scores to make it 3-1 Caps with 7:46 left in the second.
After 20, Caps lead Bolts 2-0 on goals from NAK and McMichael. TBL up 10-8 in SOG.
The #ALLCAPS, winners of two straight, are off to a strong start in Tampa. NAK and McMichael have scored and Lindgren has been excellent in net. WSH up 2-0 after 20 minutes.
Connor McMichael has 3 goals in 2 games. #Caps forecheck has been tremendous tonight. Heavy hit by Willy and awesome, quick feed by Edmundson. https://t.co/TlLFYwOGw3
#Bolts going to the power play for the first time since Saturday's game vs. Florida as Jensen gets two for holding with 7:34 left in the first.
Good work from the #Bolts PK and we're back to 5-on-5 with 13:35 left in the first period.
#Bolts not hard enough on the puck in their own end and Aube-Kubel scores to make it 1-0 Washington just 2:30 into the first.
Alex Ovechkin has been on fire since the All-Star break with seven goals in seven games. Is he back to being a lock to catch Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record? More from @HayesTSN on @7ElevenCanada That's Hockey: https://t.co/aUNwnFs0KX #7ElevenThatsHockey https://t.co/OxQ8VEUFjU
In recent weeks, the Washington Capitals have started to alter their offensive philosophy. It has taken time for the changes to take root, but their new mentality was on full display during a 6-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night. https://t.co/W0g8BgQA1A
#Caps Drub Devils, 6-2 — McMichael, Ovechkin score twice each and Lindgren stops 37 to push Caps past New Jersey: https://t.co/VGHSlnzbpA
Ovechkin explains the importance of the Capitals' 6-2 win over the Devils, McMichael breaks down his double toe-drag goal and Charlie Lindgren and Dylan Strome also speak on the #ALLCAPS impressive performance on Tuesday. Live from the locker room: https://t.co/FT5MLAg0rO
Capitals equaled their season-high for goals in a game with six tonight vs. the Devils, matching their six vs. the Devils on Oct. 25. https://t.co/fm6LL8ai67
Alex Ovechkin stays hot, Connor McMichael steps up and Charlie Lindgren put on a show as the Capitals powered their way to a 6-2 win over the Devils. https://t.co/vxhc3Z4Up1
McMichael x2, Ovechkin x2, Strome and Sgarbossa scored for the #ALLCAPS, who beat NJD 6-2. 8 goals in 8 games for Ovi. Lindgren (37 saves) came up big. 2nd straight win for a Caps’ team trying to keep pace in a tough East race. Dowd left early w/ an UBI. Next up: at TBL on Thu.
Only fourth time this season the Capitals have scored as many as 5 goals in a game. They've done it twice against the Devils. Also 6-4 win on Oct. 25 in NJ.
Ovechkin stays 🔥. Moments after earning the primary assist on Strome's goal, the #ALLCAPS ' captain scores one of his own. No. 15 on the season. It's 4-1 WSH over NJD midway through the third period.
Ovechkin assists on Strome's goal to extend his point streak to nine games (6 goals, 5 assists). That's his first point streak of at least nine games since 2019-20.
Ovechkin extends his point streak to nine games after a great feed to Strome, who scores on his own rebound.
Strome puts in his own rebound in front to make it 3-1 Capitals at 4:10 of third.