Ovechkin Nets 922nd Goal in Caps' 4-1 Win Over Sens

Washington Capitals veteran Alex Ovechkin notched his 922nd career goal while rookie defenseman Cole Hutson scored in his NHL debut, powering a 4-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday night at Capital One Arena.

The win provided a boost for the Capitals, who sit six points out of a playoff position with the regular season winding down. Ovechkin, at 40 years old, opened the scoring in the second period when a pass from teammate Rasmus Sandin deflected off his skate and past Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark. The tally marked Ovechkin's 25th goal of the season and his 450th at home, surpassing Gordie Howe for second place all-time behind Wayne Gretzky's 492. It also extended Ovechkin's streak of leading the Capitals in goals to all 20 of his seasons, a feat he has shared only once, with T.J. Oshie in 2016-17.

Tom Wilson tied Ovechkin for the team lead with his own 25th goal later in the second period, beating Ullmark on a wrist shot. The Capitals controlled much of the play, holding Ottawa scoreless until the third period. With Ullmark pulled for an extra attacker and 2:41 remaining, Senators forward Tim Stutzle poked the puck past Washington goaltender Logan Thompson to...