Connor McMichael netted two goals while Alex Ovechkin added his 859th career goal and two assists, leading the Washington Capitals to a commanding 7-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

With this win, the Capitals improved to 8-2 on the season, showcasing a powerful offense that scored five goals in the first period. Ovechkin is now just 36 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s record and is on pace to hit 895 goals this season.