Brief
Capitals defeat Penguins 5-3 in Ovechkin's final home opener
Tom Wilson led the Capitals with a goal and two assists as the team celebrated Ovechkin's final home start.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Washington held off Pittsburgh 5-3 on Wednesday night in Alex Ovechkin’s final home opener, the Associated Press reported.
What happened
Tom Wilson recorded a goal and two assists while Anthony Beauvillier, Pierre‑Luc Dubois, Alex Tuch and Ryan Leonard also scored for the Capitals. The team introduced its roster gradually, saving Ovechkin for the final shift, where his two children presented the announcement and the crowd gave a standing ovation. Bryan Rust, Tommy Novak and Nick Robertson scored for the Penguins, who rallied from a 4‑1 second‑period deficit but fell short.
What was said
The AP noted Ovechkin announced earlier in the week that the season would be his last in the NHL, ending a career as the league’s all‑time goal leader.
Key facts
- Washington Capitals beat Pittsburgh Penguins 5-3 (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Tom Wilson had a goal and two assists (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Alex Ovechkin announced the season would be his final NHL season (winnipegfreepress.com)
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