"Alex Ovechkin scored two more goals to give him 911 in his career and 14 this season. He has 10 goals in his last 11 games and is on pace for 41 goals and 85 points in his age-40 season. There will never be another player like him, so this is your reminder to enjoy every second he's on the ice."
"Unfortunately, the Capitals couldn't hold on to the shutout, but Charlie Lindgren was fantastic either way. He made 23 stops on the 24 shots he faced, and, per MoneyPuck, saved 2.01 more goals than expected. Lindgren also picked up an assist, his second in his career. Charlie Lindgren stopped 22 of 23 shots against tonight to earn his fifth win of the season and his 63rd as a Capital."
The Washington Capitals defeated the San Jose Sharks 7-1 and occupy first place in the Eastern Conference and Metropolitan Division. The team has won six consecutive games and nine of its last ten. Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach 911 career goals, with 10 goals in his last 11 games and a projected pace of 41 goals and 85 points this season. Charlie Lindgren stopped 23 of 24 shots, saved 2.01 goals above expectation, recorded an assist and reached 63 franchise wins. Rookie Ryan Leonard posted a four-point game, and Matt Roy contributed three assists while driving strong possession metrics.
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