There was a time in WashingtonCapitals history where power-play goals were almost a guarantee. Now, it's taken a step back. Washington's power play, which has ranked top-5 in the league seven ...
WashingtonCapitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington.
For the better part of two decades, the WashingtonCapitals were among the best teams in the NHL and a lot of the success can be chalked up to the duo of Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom.