Capitals vs. Coyotes Recap: Men in Black Beat Themselves

In Washington’s return to black sweaters for the first time since 2007 the Capitals were downed by the Arizona Coyotes 3 to 2.

Here’s Saturday night’s Plus/Minus:

Plus: Alex Ovechkin’s second period goal was the 787th of his career. It is the most goals scored with one team in league history.

Minus: Dmitry Orlov left the contest after the first period with injury (7:02 TOI).

More notes on the game:

Through a quiet first frame the Capitals outshot their guests 16 to 10.

Midway through the game Ovechkin put the Capitals ahead. On their third power play of the evening Trevor van Riemsdyk put the puck on a platter for Ovechkin and he did not miss.

Ovechkin’s goal was his first against goalie Karel…