Ovechkin and McMichael Lead Capitals to Dominant 8-1 Win, Ovechkin Closes in on Gretzky's Record

Saturday, November 9th, 2024

Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael of Washington showcased their prowess by each netting two goals, driving the Capitals to a commanding 8-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night.

Ovechkin's recent performance includes six goals in the past seven games, edging him closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, with only 31 goals needed to match it. He now boasts 175 games with multiple goals, following Gretzky's 189.

Additional contributions came from Jakob Chychrun, Rasmus Sandin, Michael Sgarbossa, and Brandon Duhaime, who all scored for the Capitals. Goalie Logan Thompson, who was acquired through an offseason trade, maintains an unblemished 7-0-0 record.

Scott Perunovich was the lone goal scorer for the Blues, while Jordan Binnington faced a total of 27 shots.

Observations:

– Washington's McMichael has now scored in three consecutive games and in six out of his last seven.

– Despite outshooting Washington in the second period, St. Louis could not score and allowed goals from Ovechkin and Chychrun, ending the period down 2-0.

Notable Stat:

– The Blues continue to struggle with their power play, failing to score in 13 opportunities over the last five games.

Upcoming Matches:

– The Blues will face Boston on Tuesday, and the Capitals are set to host the Maple Leafs on Wednesday.

St. Louis Blues vs Washington Capitals Game Stats

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