Jets set to host Capitals as Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal mark continues
- Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin is seven goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals, having scored 888 goals so far.
- The Capitals have 102 points this season, leading the Jets by two points in the Presidents' Trophy race.
- Jets head coach Scott Arniel expressed his admiration for how the Capitals have handled the attention surrounding Ovechkin's quest for the record.
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Ehlers scores in OT as Jets beat Capitals 3-2, overcome Ovechkin’s 889th goal
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers scored on a breakaway 1:28 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff spot, beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the NHL’s top two teams.


Ehlers scores in OT as Jets beat Capitals 3-2 to clinch playoff spot, overcome Ovechkin's 889th goal
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Nikolaj Ehlers scored on a breakaway 1:28 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff spot, beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams.
Alex Ovechkin inches closer to goals record, but Winnipeg Jets have last laugh in overtime
Nikolaj Ehlers scored on a breakaway 1:28 into overtime to help the Winnipeg Jets clinch a playoff spot by downing the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Tuesday's showdown between the NHL's top two teams.
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