Ovechkin Sets Up a Goal in Quiet Capitals Win Over Devils
Washington beats New Jersey 4-2 at home as the Capitals' 4-3 start gets a fourth win
Alex Ovechkin did not shoot much and did not score, but he still left his mark on the Capitals' 4-2 home win over the Devils. He picked up one assist, all at even strength, and finished plus-1.
He played 13:57 over 18 shifts, 12th among the 18 Washington skaters and seventh among the team's 12 forwards. He put one shot on goal, with four shot attempts at even strength and one more on the power play, where he had no points.
That is close to his usual workload: he averages 13.9 minutes a game. The assist raised his season total to four points in eight games, with one goal so far.
The win moves Washington to 4-3-0, third in the Metropolitan Division. New Jersey is also 4-3-0 and had won two straight coming in.