"The Capitals held the juggernaut Avalanche to just five high-danger chances at five-on-five, including a second period where they didn't record a single one."
"Logan Thompson has been so ridiculously good of late, but he's probably the reason the Capitals didn't close this game out as winners in regulation."
"Alex Ovechkin did score his 1,000th career goal, regular season and playoffs combined, to send the game to overtime."
"Ovechkin's 0.53 goals-per-game rate since turning 35 on Sept. 17, 2020, is the highest in NHL history by a player after their 35th birthday."
The Capitals faced the Avalanche and lost 3-2 in overtime, despite limiting Colorado to five high-danger chances. The Capitals created nine chances but scored only once. Goaltender Logan Thompson struggled, allowing more goals than expected. Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career goal, tying the game and needing 17 more to surpass Wayne Gretzky. Cole Hutson recorded his first assist but struggled defensively, contributing to negative differentials in shot attempts and scoring chances.
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