Overtime_1, Washington, Ovechkin 21 (Sandin), 3:07. Penalties_None. Shots on Goal_Washington 6-5-13-4_28. Ottawa 8-9-8-0_25. Power-play opportunities_Washington 0 of 1; Ottawa 0 of 3.

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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory at the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Merilainen became the 179th goalie Ovechkin has scored against, breaking a tie with Jaromir Jagr atop the career list.

Alex Ovechkin's OT goal was his 874th career goal, putting him 20 away away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894.

Power-play opportunities_Ottawa 0 of 1; N.Y. Islanders 0 of 1. Goalies_Ottawa, Merilainen 5-2-0 (23 shots-23 saves). N.Y. Islanders, Hogberg 1-2-0 (25-24). A_15,101 (17,113). T_2:33.

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