Alex Ovechkin Dominates with Ninth Goal of the Season

On November 9, 2024, in St. Louis, the Washington Capitals triumphed over the St. Louis Blues with a convincing 8-1 victory. Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael both netted two goals for the Capitals, contributing significantly to the team's dominant performance. Ovechkin's strong showing included his ninth goal of the season, while McMichael opened the scoring just 59 seconds into the game. Logan Thompson, the Capitals' goaltender, remained unbeaten this season, recording 24 saves. The game showcased Washington’s offensive prowess, with other contributors including Jakob Chychrun, Rasmus Sandin, Michael Sgarbossa, and Brandon Duhaime. In contrast, the Blues continued to struggle with their power play, failing to score on three attempts and now sitting at 0 for 13 over their last five games. The lone goal for St. Louis came from Scott Perunovich, marking his first career goal after 79 games. Despite the Blues outshooting the Capitals 11-4 in the second period, they could not capitalize on their opportunities, as Washington scored twice to extend their lead. The outcome highlighted the Capitals' current form, with McMichael contributing points in six of his last seven games and Ovechkin scoring in six of his last seven games as well. With this win, the Capitals prepare to host the Toronto Maple Leafs, while the Blues look to end their five-game homestand against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.