Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his second goal of the game during the first period of an NHL hockey game against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) and Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath (52) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his second goal of the game during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores his second goal of the game during the first period of an NHL hockey game against New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31), Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his second goal of the game during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Capitals center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrates his goal at the bench during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
New York Rangers center Matt Rempe (73) and Washington Capitals defenseman Dylan McIlrath (52) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)