Avalanche beat Caps 3-2 (OT) but Ovi scored
Key Points:
- The Washington Capitals hosted the league-leading Colorado Avalanche and took an early 1-0 lead with a breakaway goal by Justin Sourdif assisted by Connor McMichael.
- Colorado tied the game early in the third period with goals from Gabe Landeskog and Nicolas Roy, overcoming the Capitals' initial advantage.
- Alex Ovechkin scored a power-play goal, marking his first home power-play goal of the season and adding a crucial point for the Capitals.
- Despite being outshot significantly in the second period, Capitals goalie Logan Thompson made key saves but allowed a late goal, continuing a pattern of third-period goals against this season.
- The Capitals remain in playoff contention after earning a point from the game, with their