With a doink off the right upright, Zane Gonzalez's 37-yard field goal gave the Washington Commanders a last-second 23-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Wild Card game, marking their first playoff win since 2006.
The Commanders' victory ends a 19-year playoff win drought that coincided with Alex Ovechkin's rise in the NHL, highlighting the historical significance of this moment for both franchises.
The last time Washington won a playoff game, Ovechkin was just starting out his career, having scored 25 goals in his rookie season as the franchise faced its playoff struggles.
Alex Ovechkin's scoring success during the Commanders' playoff win drought underscores an era of change for Washington's football team, which has undergone three name changes in that time.
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