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Capitals Crush Sharks 7-1 as Ovechkin Reaches 911 Goals, Rookie Leonard Tallies Four Points

The victory moved Washington into first place in the East on a six-game streak.

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Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks (David Gonzales-Imagn Images)
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Overview

  • Washington erupted for four goals in 8:42 of the first period, including a shorthanded strike by Brandon Duhaime, forcing Yaroslav Askarov to be pulled for Alex Nedeljkovic.
  • Ryan Leonard posted two goals and two assists, the first four-point game by an NHL rookie this season and the first by a Capitals rookie since Nicklas Backstrom in 2008.
  • Alex Ovechkin’s two goals pushed his career total to 911 and marked his 181st multi-goal game, eight shy of Wayne Gretzky’s record.
  • Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves and registered an assist, with Pavol Regenda’s late power-play tally denying the shutout.
  • The win was Washington’s sixth in a row and ninth in 10 games, while San Jose’s strong recent home form unraveled ahead of road trips for both teams on Friday.