Jets, Washington Capitals

Winnipeg Jets net 5-4 overtime win against Washington Capitals
The top two teams in the NHL facing off in front of a fired-up sellout crowd of over 18,500 fans on an early February Saturday night in the U.S. capital did not disappoint.
In battle of NHL’s best, Capitals rally but can’t deny Jets in overtime
The NHL’s top teams met Saturday night in Washington, and Winnipeg ended up with a 5-4 win despite Alex Ovechkin’s 877th goal.
Ovechkin scores No. 877 for Capitals in OT loss to Jets
Ovechkin, who is 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s all-time record (894), tied the score 4-4 at 12:21 of the third period, scoring on a slap shot from just inside the blue line that went in off Connor Hellebuyck ’s glove. It was Ovechkin’s 24th goal of the season.
Despite Alex Ovechkin scoring his 877th goal, the Capitals lose to the Jets 5-4 in overtime
Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to that billing.
Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions
Analyzing Saturday’s Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.
Josh Morrissey’s overtime goal gives Jets a road win over Capitals
Washington captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 877th career goal, moving him 18 goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL scoring record
Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals
The Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals are in a hotly-contested battle for first overall in the NHL heading into Saturday’s first of two meetings this season. The Jets are riding a five-game winning streak and currently hold a one-point edge over the Capitals, who hold two games in hand and hold the edge in points percentage (.725 to .708).
NHL roundup: In elite clash, Jets top Caps in OT
Defenseman Josh Morrissey capped a two-goal performance by scoring 1:57 into overtime, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday in a battle of the NHL's two top teams.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 877 vs. Jets with vintage shot from distance
The Washington Capitals have trailed in the third period in each of their previous two games including Saturday night. Each time captain Alexander Ovechkin scored to lead a comeback.
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