In a closely contested match, the Washington Capitals secured a 3-2 overtime victory against the New York Rangers. This win continued their trend of dominance over the Rangers, having outscored them 15-9 in three meetings this season. Key players included Alex Ovechkin, who scored his 1,599th career point and is now just ten goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record, and Tom Wilson, who netted the game-winner in overtime. The Capitals have now matched their previous season's win total in significantly fewer games this year.
The Capitals allowed 17 shots against in their 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers, the second-fewest shots they have allowed in a game this season.
Alex Ovechkin was the scorer of that goal, moving just 10 away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record; Ovi led the team in shots on goal.
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