Capitals Defeat Utah Hockey Club 6-2

The Washington Capitals defeated the Utah Hockey Club 6-2 in Salt Lake City, with Alex Ovechkin scoring two goals before leaving the game due to a left leg injury after a collision. This victory marked the Capitals' third consecutive win, improving their record to 13-4-1 and extending their point streak to five games. Utah initially took the lead with a goal from Jack McBain but struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, with head coach Andre Tourigny expressing disappointment in the team's finishing ability. The Capitals' penalty kill was notably effective, stopping all seven of Utah's power plays. Ovechkin's performance brought him to 14 goals this season, tying him for the league lead, and he is now just 29 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. The Capitals remain in first place in the Metropolitan Division, a point ahead of the Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils.