Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Ovechkin scores as Capitals clinch playoff berth (Yahoo Sports)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8), from Russia, celebrates his game winning goal in the overtime period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Tuesday, March 15, 2016, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1 in overtime. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Unafraid to look at their substantial lead atop the NHL standings, Washington Capitals players knew they were on the verge of clinching a playoff spot before they took the ice against the Carolina Hurricanes. With almost a month left in the regular season, the Capitals on Tuesday became the first team to clinch with a 2-1 overtime victory against the Hurricanes. Alex Ovechkin fittingly scored the game-winner as the Capitals reached the playoffs for the eighth time in the past nine years.


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