Alexander Ovechkin scores 40th NHL goal
His goal didn't save the Capitals from losing to Columbus.
The Washington Capitals lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-7 in overtime in an NHL home game.
As part of the hosts, the puck was thrown by Russian striker Alexander Ovechkin. This is his 40th goal of the season. Belarusian forward “Washington” Aleksey Protas made an assist.
Columbus goalie Daniil Tarasov saved 31 shots.