NHL. Alexander Ovechkin Extends Scoring Streak 0 23

The visiting Russian star forward Alexander Ovechkin made an assist in the play leading to the first goal and set the final score by scoring with 31 seconds left on the clock. He has been scoring points for four consecutive games.

Shortly before Ovechkin's goal, Alexey Protas also found the empty net. The Belarusian forward of the Capitals spent 21:19 on the ice (22 shifts), recorded one hit, had one turnover, and finished the game with a plus/minus rating of +2.

Washington, with 32 points, is in fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Islanders have 29 points and sit in ninth place.

Islanders — Washington — 1:4 (0:1, 0:1, 1:2)

Goals: 0:1 — Wilson (Ovechkin, Leonard, 07:37 — PP). 0:2 — Wilson (33:58). 1:2 — Horvat (Lee, Pulock, 53:43 — PP). 1:3 — Protas (Wilson, Roy, 58:49 — SH). 1:4 — Ovechkin (Beauvillier, 59:29 — SH).