Capitals-Golden Knights: How the Game Was Won

Nov 17, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring a third goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the third period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesThere was a point last season where it felt like, maybe, that all-time goals record would be out of reach for Alex Ovechkin – or at least take him a much longer time than expected to beat. These days, however, it feels like he could have the damn thing by January, and last night’s game is just one reason why.

The Capitals’ win over the Golden Knights last night came about for a number of reasons, not the least of which was the 38-save performance…