nhl Game Recap
Capitals vs Oilers Final: 7-3 - Recap
Alex Ovechkin sniped 3 goals in leading Washington to a 7-3 win over Edmonton on Sunday at Capital One Arena.
Washington won as a +111 underdog, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Alex Ovechkin(3), Tom Wilson, Connor McMichael, Jakob Chychrun, and Dylan Strome each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Wilson opened the scoring for Washington.
Charlie Lindgren turned in a 22-save effort for the Capitals.
Jeff Skinner, Leon Draisaitl, and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored for the Oilers, finding the net behind Charlie Lindgren.
Edmonton got a 27-stop effort from Calvin Pickard in the loss.
On the power play, Washington went 2-for-2, while the Oilers were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Edmonton lost the shots on goal battle to Washington by a margin of 34-25.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Flames. The Oilers will aim to get back on the winning track at Tampa Bay.