Only one goal separates Alex Ovechkin from scoring his 900th goal after the Russian scored for the Washington Capitals in the 5-1 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, reports sportal.bg. Ovechkin scored at 1:36 of the third period, making the score 2-0. He could become the first player in history to reach 900 goals. On Saturday, the Capitals host the Ottawa Senators.
Ovechkin also added an assist, and John Carlson and Connor McMichael each recorded a goal and an assist for Washington (6-2-0). The team has 6 wins in its last 7 games. Logan Thompson made 34 saves and also had an assist.
“I think we just stole two points,” Washington coach Spencer Carberry said. “Logan was fantastic, especially in the first 40 minutes, keeping us in the game.“
Denton Matejchuk scored a goal and Jet Greaves made 25 saves for Columbus (3-4-0), which had previously been on a two-game winning streak.