Alexander Ovechkin continued to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record with a fourth goal in five games in a 7-4 Washington Capitals victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday afternoon.
This clash was presented on TVA Sports.
Author of a goal Thursday in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild, the Tsar scored a goal in a third consecutive game and only needs 23 to surpass “the Marvelous” in first place of all time.
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The Capitals and their captain had the chance to face a team in crisis. The Rangers have only recorded two victories in their last 10 duels and their losses continue.
Ovechkin scored the game-changing goal midway through the third period, reacting quickly after a faceoff to beat Jonathan Quick. Watch in main video.
The Russian added an assist on Tom Wilson’s success into an empty net.
Washington’s big guns answered the call. Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas both scored their 17th goal of the campaign. Andrew Mangiapane, who is not giving enough in the eyes of many this season, also scored.
Andrew Mangiapane scores a 3rd unanswered goal for the Capitals
Veterans Chris Kreider and Mika Zibanejad rocked the ropes for the Rangers.
New York will return to action Sunday afternoon when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks.
