Capitals End the Golden Knights’ Season-Opening Winning Streak at 3 With a 4-2 Victory

Capitals End the Golden Knights’ Season-Opening Winning Streak at 3 With a 4-2 Victory
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, attempts a shot against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill, left, and Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Washington, on Oct. 15, 2024. John McDonnell/AP Photo
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WASHINGTON—Alex Ovechkin assisted on goals by Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas, Logan Thompson made 24 saves against his former team and the Washington Capitals ended the Vegas Golden Knights’ season-opening winning streak at three with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday night.

Ovechkin, who is chasing Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record, became the 60th player in league history to record 700 assists. He has three assists through Washington’s first two games of the season and remains 42 away from breaking Gretzky’s mark.