The Chicago Blackhawks capped off a wild Wednesday evening with an overtime goal for a 5-4 win over the Washington Capitals at the United Center.
The first period was mostly uneventful and completely scoreless — perhaps that was done to set up the zaniness of the second period.
It started with a goal that’s happened in this way so many times it’s amazing that teams allow it to happen at all but they still do: Alex Ovechkin scored on a one-timer from the left circle while on the power play to give the Capitals a 1-0 lead.