Washington lost to Toronto on the road (1:5) in a match of the NHL regular season.
Source: AP 2023
For the hosts, forward Tyler Bertuzzi (21′, 51′) scored a double, and Mark Giordano (11′), Connor Dewar (32′) and Bobby McMann (42′) scored another goal each. The visitors’ only scoring shot was scored by Nick Dowd (26′).
Washington captain Alexander Ovechkin was left without points for the second match in a row. The 38-year-old Russian spent 18 minutes 27 seconds on the ice, made two shots on goal, made three power moves and finished the match with a negative utility of “-1.” After 69 matches played, Ovechkin has 58 points (26+32).
At the beginning of the first period, Ovechkin scored a spectacular power move against Toronto defenseman Jake McCabe, after which he found himself on the ice.
Canadian veteran Mark Giordano decided to stand up for his partner and hit the Russian in the face with his left hand. The Washington captain did not respond to the rudeness.
Giordano went to the bench to serve a two-minute penalty, and three minutes later he opened the scoring in the match. This is the 40-year-old defenseman’s first game since suffering a concussion that forced him to miss 12 games.
Washington had its winning streak of three straight wins snapped. The Capitals are in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings and continue to lead the race for the final playoff spot. Washington will play its next match on Sunday, March 31, at home against Boston.
2024-03-29 06:35:22
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