Capitals Fall to Jets in Overtime 3-2; Ovechkin's Milestone Goal and Chychrun's Contract Extension Highlight the Night

The Washington Capitals faced a tough outing against the Winnipeg Jets, suffering a 3-2 overtime loss in a match filled with excitement and drama. Despite a standout performance from Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, Capitals' star Alex Ovechkin managed to tie the game with his 36th goal of the season, marking his third goal in five games and bringing him closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. However, the game saw the Capitals struggle on the power play, failing to capitalize on opportunities while also facing defensive challenges that led to the Jets taking an early lead and ultimately securing the win in overtime. In other news, the Capitals made headlines with the announcement of Jakob Chychrun's impressive eight-year contract extension worth $72 million, making him the highest-paid defenseman on the roster. Chychrun expressed gratitude towards his teammates and the organization, emphasizing the camaraderie that influenced his decision to stay in Washington. With a career-high 43 points in 65 games and a prominent role in the team's future vision, his extension is seen as a strategic move for the Capitals, aligning with Head Coach Spencer Carbery's aspirations for continued success. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year. 5-Hour ENERGY Head to 5-hourENERGY.com to find over 15 flavors to choose from, including Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, and Peach-Mango. Need one now? Grab a 5-hour ENERGY shot at your local grocery or convenience store—they’re everywhere! Stock up today and stay energized. Indeed Now, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply. Trade Coffee Get 40% off your first order with Trade at drinktrade.com/lockedonnhl . Wonderful Pistachios Get snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more! Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER : 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.