Ovechkin scores his first objective in 15 video games to raise Capitals to win over Blue Jackets in OT

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Alex Ovechkin scored his first objective in 15 video games with 53 seconds left in additional time on Thursday night time to raise the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Ovechkin’s 828th profession objective got here on a 4-on-3 Capitals energy play on account of a roughing name in opposition to Columbus goaltender Elvis Merzlikins with 2:18 left within the OT interval.

It was Ovechkin’s twenty sixth OT objective, extending his NHL document, and his one hundred and twenty fifth game-winner general, second in NHL historical past behind Jaromir Jagr’s 135.

Anthony Mantha scored twice and Charlie Lindgren made 34 saves because the Capitals received their third straight. John Carlson had three assists.

Cole Sillinger additionally scored for the Blue Jackets, and Merzlikins had 29 stops for Blue Jackets, who misplaced after scoring 9 targets in beating Buffalo on Tuesday night time.

The Caps have factors in seven of their final eight video games.

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Capitals: Host Tampa Bay on Saturday.

Blue Jackets: Host Toronto on Saturday.