Ovechkin's empty-net goal helped Washington defeat Nashville

The game ended 3-0 in favor of Washington.

As part of Washington, goals were scored by Ben Malekstin (32nd minute), Alexey Protas (46th), Alexander Ovechkin (58th).

The Russian striker of "Washington" Evgeny Kuznetsov was not marked by productive actions.

Washington is eighth in the Eastern Conference standings with ten points.

Nashville is 11th in the Western Division with seven points.

Earlier, “Pittsburgh” with Malkin lost away to “Seattle” in the NHL match.