WASHINGTON — Getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL goals record was a major motivator for the Washington Capitals over the past month. That came Sunday when he scored the 895th of his career.

Tom Wilson scored his career-best 33rd goal of the season and the Washington Capitals wrapped up the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a shootout.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79), defenseman Matt Roy (3) and right wing Ryan Leonard (9) after an NHL hockey game against the ...

The Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes will open their Eastern Conference Second Round series from Capital One Arena on May 6, the NHL announced.

WASHINGTON (AP) Tom Wilson scored his career-best 33rd goal of the season and the Washington Capitals wrapped up the top spot in the Eastern Conference by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 in a ...

Getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL goals record was a major motivator for the Washington Capitals over the past month. That came Sunday when he scored the 895th of his career.

Getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL goals record was a major motivator for the Washington Capitals over the past month. That came Sunday when he scored the 895th of his career.