Capitals Secure Victory, Ovechkin Inches Towards Gretzky's Goal Mark
In Washington D.C., the 2023/24 NHL season resumed on March 2nd, as the Washington Capitals welcomed the Philadelphia Flyers at the Capital One Arena. The game commenced at 03:00 Moscow time, with nearly 19,000 spectators filling the venue's stands.
The Flyers initiated the match with confidence, scoring the opening goal through Brink, assisted by Frost and Tippett. Before the break, Philadelphia securely added another goal with Tippett on the scoresheet, this time on a power play, Muzil and Frost providing the assists.
The Capitals managed to mount a comeback in the second period. Ovechkin started the equalizer, aided by Wilson and Lapierre, and Milan followed with a goal that put the home team ahead, assisted by Carlson. Lapierre and Sundin contributed assists to this goal.
In the final period, the Capitals scored a power play goal, with Mantha netting the goal. The assists came from Strome and Wilson. Strome then sealed the victory, scoring the final goal, with Pacioretty and Edmunson assisting on the attack.
The game concluded with a final score of 5-2 in favor of the Capitals. Notably, Alexander Ovechkin now stands at 839 career goals in the NHL, placing him second in league history, behind Wayne Gretzky's 894.
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During the 2023/24 NHL season, the Washington Capitals, known for their popularity in D.C. sports betting, faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers in a riveting game. The Capitals showcased their skills, securing their victory in the NHL with goals from Ovechkin, Milan, Mantha, and Strome, who also sealed the win, contributing a significant number of goals in the league's history with 840 career goals, just behind Wayne Gretzky's record.
