It wasn't the most exciting showdown between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators, but instead, a goalie duel between rising starter Logan Thompson and rookie Leevi Meriläinen. Then, Alex Ovechkin did what he does best: steal the show.
Logan Thompson notched a second straight shutout ... more than any other player in NHL history. Jaromir Jagr (178) was the previous record holder. “Just the accolades and the different parts ...
Jaromir Jagr scored against 178 goalies. The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, who made 26 saves. Logan Thompson ...
Goaltender Logan Thompson stopped all 24 shots he faced ... goaltender Ovechkin has scored on in his career, moving past Jaromir Jagr for the NHL record. “I knew I should take a shot as soon ...