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Podcast: Locked On Capitals - Daily Podcast On The Washington Capitals
Episode: Capitals Clash: Ovechkin's Milestone, Rising Stars McMichael & Protas Shine in Thrilling 6-3 Victory Over Canadiens
Description: The Capitals secured a thrilling 6-3 victory over the Canadiens, with notable contributions from Wilson, Duhaime, Vrana, McMichael, Protas, and Ovechkin, who also assisted twice. After a slow first period, the game picked up in the second, highlighted by quick goals from Duhaime and Vrana, allowing Washington to rebound from a deficit. Despite defensive challenges due to injuries, key players like Trevor van Riemsdyk and Dylan Strome stepped up, while the team’s special teams showed improvement, including a long-awaited power-play goal from Wilson. Ovechkin's standout performance brought his career goal total to 858, inching him closer to Gretzky’s reco...