Ovechkin wasn’t ready to talk postgame about being ready for his close-up in the state where Gretzky’s impact is still felt. The trade that sent Gretzky from the Edmonton Oilers to Los Angeles in 1988 opened the gateway for the NHL to add expansion teams in Anaheim and San Jose.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal as the Washington Capitals used another late rally to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2 to extend a four-game winning streak.
Analyzing Sunday’s Seattle Kraken at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.