Capitals Clash: Wilson Shines, Ovechkin Scores 854, and a Nail-Biter Against the Devils

In a thrilling matchup against the New Jersey Devils, the Capitals showcased their offensive prowess, highlighted by Tom Wilson's standout performance with two goals, including the overtime winner. Wilson's early-season success has him tied for third in the league with five goals, while Alex Ovechkin added to his legacy with his 854th career goal. The game saw intense back-and-forth action, especially with the Capitals initially taking a commanding lead that New Jersey fought back from, tying the score multiple times. Key contributions from forwards like Pierre-Luc Dubois, Connor McMichael, and Dylan Strome, alongside defensive efforts from Trevor van Riemsdyk, emphasized the Capitals' revamped roster and offensive depth, despite their struggles with puck management and defensive lapses. Ultimately, the Capitals secured a hard-fought 6-5 victory, setting a high-stakes tone for the rest of the season. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! I ndeed Still searching for a great candidate for your company? Don’t search, just match–with Indeed. Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed.com/LOCKEDON . Terms and conditions apply. Need to hire? You need Indeed. PrizePicks Download the app or go to https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNHL to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup. 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 Place your first FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - guaranteed ! Visit FANDUEL.COM t o get started. 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.