Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal on a deflection 7:34 into the third period and the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak to three games with a 4-2 victory against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center on Thursday.
After Ovechkin gave the Capitals a 3-2 lead with his second goal of the season, Marcus Johansson capitalized on a turnover by Jason Demers with 1:20 remaining.
Goaltender Braden Holtby made 26 saves to help the Capitals improve to 3-0-1.
"At the start of the season, it's always important to take points," Ovechkin said. "We didn't lose a game [in regulation] and that's a good sign. We just have to collect the points and move forward."
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