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Capitals vs. Golden Knights Recap: Ovi Hat Trick Leads Caps to 5-2 Win

Nov 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Did Alex Ovechkin score? He sure did – three times! Welcome to the “You just got Ovi’d” club, Ilya Samsonov:

The #Gr8’s got 2 tonight

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— Washington Capitals (@wshcapitals.bsky.social) November 17, 2024 at 9:49 PM

Plus: The Caps did exactly what you’re supposed to do as a visiting team in a tough barn, and came out flying, taking the early lead (on the power play, no less) and putting together one of their best periods of the season. If it weren’t for a fluky bounce off the end boards late in the frame that got Vegas on the board, it would’ve been just about perfect.
Minus: The same can’t really be said for the second period, where the Caps were on their heels a bit from the start. Still came out on top on the scoreboard, though, adding another two goals to their total.

Our Three Stars:
*** Logan Thompson
** Jakob Chychrun
* Alex Ovechkin

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