Marc Gatcomb notched his first career multi-goal game as the New York Islanders triumphed over the Washington Capitals 4-1. The victory was a momentary lift for the Islanders, who are facing a challenging path to the playoffs. Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin made headlines by scoring the Capitals' only goal, marking his 895th, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record for the most goals in NHL regular-season history. Despite Ovechkin's achievement, the game served as a backdrop for Gatcomb's milestone, adding a personal triumph in an otherwise uneventful matchup.
Marc Gatcomb celebrated a milestone, scoring two goals in a game for the first time as the New York Islanders defeated the Washington Capitals, 4-1.
Alex Ovechkin scored the only goal for the Capitals, passing Wayne Gretzky's record with his 895th goal, while the Islanders secured a victory.
The game was significant for Gatcomb, who outscored Ovechkin in a match that was overshadowed by the latter's historic goal.
While the Islanders' win may not impact their standings, it provided a moment of joy in a season of struggles, highlighted by Gatcomb's achievement.
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