Capitals are 1st NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season after being last to get in last year
The Washington Capitals became the first NHL team this season to clinch a playoff spot, doing so after playing 69 games.
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Ovechkin scores goal No. 888, Capitals hold off Flyers, clinch playoff berth
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal to move within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 at Capital ...