In an electrifying matchup, Alex Ovechkin netted his 855th and 856th career goals, leading the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers. Ovechkin is now just 38 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record.

The game featured a fierce start, including a fight between Matt Rempe and Dylan McIlrath. Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas also contributed to the Capitals' scoring, while Igor Shesterkin stood out for the Rangers despite the loss.