Overview

• The Washington Capitals defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout, securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
• Alex Ovechkin, recently celebrated for surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record with his 895th goal, contributed an assist in the victory.
• A pregame ceremony at Capital One Arena honored Ovechkin’s historic milestone, featuring tributes, gifts, and recognition from fans and players.
• With five regular-season games remaining, Ovechkin is five goals away from reaching 900 career goals as the team prepares for the playoffs.
• Ovechkin took a game off following the record-breaking achievement but remains focused on leading the Capitals in their postseason campaign.