Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record, scoring his 22nd goal of the current season during a 3-0 victory against the Seattle Kraken. This marks his 875th career goal, just 20 shy of Gretzky's record of 894. Ovechkin's empty-netter secured the Capitals' sixth consecutive win, with Charlie Lindgren earning a shutout, making 22 saves in his first start since January. Washington's offense was also bolstered by contributions from Aliaksei Protas and Ethen Frank, who each found the back of the net. The Kraken's Joey Daccord faced a barrage of shots, totaling 30 saves in his landmark 100th NHL game.

Ovechkin's goal, assisted by Trevor van Riemsdyk and Jakob Chychrun, was a significant moment, further extending his legacy as one of the league's most prolific scorers. The Capitals, currently leading the NHL, demonstrated their defensive strength, and Lindgren's stellar performance on goal underscored their solid form. Meanwhile, Seattle's struggles continued, as this game marked their sixth shutout of the season. Both teams will be back in action soon, with the Capitals headed for a matchup against Vancouver and the Kraken facing Pittsburgh.