Ovechkin scored a double in the victory of the “Washington”

Double marked team captain Alexander Ovechkin. In his asset the third and fifth goals of the “capital”, abandoned already in an empty net. Another goal in the account of Evgeny Kuznetsov, assisted by Dmitry Orlov. The rest of the goals from “Washington” recorded TJ Oshi and Karl Hagelin. Goalkeeper Ilya Samsonov repelled 25 shots.

Chris Tierney, Tom Shabo and Russian Artyom Anisimov scored for the Ottawa.

“Washington” won the fifth victory in the last six games. Ottawa suffered a second defeat in three matches. Capitals lead in the Western Conference table with 75 points. Senators, with 45 credits, rank 14th.

Earlier it was reported that the Kugryshev hat-trick helped Salavat Yulaev beat the Admiral in the KHL match.