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Ovechkin wins game with league-leading 39th goal; Capitals top Reds Wings 6-5 in OT

Sunday, 02.02.2014 / 3:45 PM / News

The Canadian Press

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Ovechkin wins game with league-leading 39th goal; Capitals top Reds Wings 6-5 in OT

WASHINGTON - Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 39th goal on a power play 2:37 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 Sunday to earn a split of a home-and-home set and tighten up things a bit more in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference.

Ovechkin's one-timer from the left circle was no match for goaltender Jimmy Howard, who had only three teammates on the ice with him after Brendan Smith was sent off for tripping 1:26 into the extra period.

Joel Ward had two goals and an assist, and Jason Chimera, John Carlson and Troy Brouwer also scored for the Capitals, who got a touchdown's worth of goals in their fifth consecutive Super Bowl Sunday home matinee. Michal Neuvirth made 25 saves.

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