The Washington Capitals are on fire, with Alexander Ovechkin leading the charge.
In a thrilling match against the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ovechkin scored his sixth goal of this season. The team was unstoppable, scoring five goals in just 15 minutes during the first period.
Ovechkin also added an assist to his tally, marking his sixth for the year. This means he’s been on a roll for three games now, with four goals and three assists totaling seven points. His career goal count is now at 859, inching him closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894.
Capitals’ Impressive Run:
The Capitals have been winning big lately, taking seven out of their last eight games and holding third place in their division. Fans might be thinking that this could be their year to shine brightly.
What’s more exciting is that 13 different players from Washington have scored this season! During Saturday’s game alone, five forwards found the net in that explosive first period. It’s been a long time since they last scored five goals in one period—since March 3, 2008!
Do you think Ovechkin will break Gretzky’s record soon?
