Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
Alexander Ovechkin provided assists on goals by Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas, while Logan Thompson, a former Vegas Golden Knights player, stopped 24 shots. This performance helped the Washington Capitals halt Vegas's season-starting winning streak at three with a 4-2 win on Tuesday night.
Ovechkin, aiming to surpass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record, became the 60th player in the league to achieve 700 assists. In Washington's opening two games, he's achieved three assists and requires 42 more to surpass Gretzky's record.
Jakub Vrana scored with his initial shot upon returning to the Capitals, and Jakob Chychrun netted his first goal since being traded to Washington. Adin Hill, Vegas's former goalie, conceded four goals from 22 shots.
For the Golden Knights, this defeat followed a home game on Sunday night, leaving them little time to adjust to the Eastern Time Zone.
The Capitals gained momentum after having a delayed start to the season compared to most teams, including their first two opponents.
Nico Dowd's rush set up Chychrun's goal, extending the Capitals' lead to 4-1 during the second period.
Ovechkin entered an exclusive group of six players with both 700 goals and 700 assists.
The Golden Knights are set to play in Tampa Bay on Thursday, whereas the Capitals will face Dallas at home the same night.
Washington Capitals vs Vegas Golden Knights Game Stats
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