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Ovechkin Nets 902nd Goal in Capitals' Shootout Loss

11/16/2025

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 902nd career goal and added an assist in a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils.
The Devils built a 2-0 lead early, with goals from Luke Hughes and Arseny Gritsyuk.
Ovechkin's contributions helped tie the game in the third period, but Washington could not secure a win.
Simon Nemec scored the shootout winner for the Devils, who remain atop the Metropolitan Division.

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 902nd career goal and added an assist in a 3-2 shootout loss to the New Jersey Devils.
The Devils built a 2-0 lead early, with goals from Luke Hughes and Arseny Gritsyuk.
Ovechkin's contributions helped tie the game in the third period, but Washington could not secure a win.
Simon Nemec scored the shootout winner for the Devils, who remain atop the Metropolitan Division.