Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list and help the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.
A rematch of the Stanley Cup Final from last spring and the results again had the Capitals holding on to pass the Vegas Golden Knights with a 5-2 victory.
The Washington Capitals struck fast, keeping the Tampa Bay Lightning off balance. The Capital scored twice within a minute to lock-down the Lightning 6-2.