Ovechkin Quiet on the Sheet as Capitals Pull Away From Flyers
Washington's 5-2 home win came without a point from its best-known name, who played one of his shorter shifts-and-minutes nights.
Alex Ovechkin did not figure on the scoresheet in Washington's 5-2 win over Philadelphia. He finished with no goals, no assists and an even plus/minus, in 11:59 of ice time over 15 shifts.
He did get pucks toward the net: two shots on goal, both at even strength. On the power play he had one shot attempt but nothing that reached the goalie. He also added one hit and one blocked shot.
The ice time ranked 16th among 18 Capitals skaters and 10th among 12 forwards. That sits below his season average of 13.8 minutes per game, so this was a slightly shorter night than usual.
It fits a quiet start to his season: one goal and three assists in 11 games, with 16 shots. The Capitals are now 6-4-0 and 5-2-0 at home, and they did not need him to score to get the win.