Capitals Drive Past Rangers 3-2 in OT; Ovechkin Nears Gretzky Record

The Washington Capitals secured a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with Tom Wilson scoring the game-winner following an assist from Dylan Strome. This win marked the Capitals' second consecutive victory, lifting them 21 points ahead of the struggling Rangers, who are fighting for a playoff spot. Alex Ovechkin contributed significantly, scoring his 885th career goal to tie the game in the third period, bringing him within nine goals of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. Pierre-Luc Dubois also made an impact, netting the Capitals' first goal just over a minute into the game. The match was highly competitive, with both teams displaying physicality and tension, which Coach Spencer Carbery acknowledged throughout the game. With this win, the Capitals continued to establish their dominance this season, improving to a 40-14-8 record.