Winnipeg Jets, Washington Capitals and NHL

Trades involving the Capitals, Kings and Jets have worked out for all three teams, an NHL rarity
This past weekend crystallized that for the Washington Capitals, Los Angeles Kings and Winnipeg Jets, who shuffled players around and are thriving as a result.
Jets prevail in battle of NHL’s best, win OT thriller against Capitals
The Capitals overcame a two-goal, third-period deficit, with Alex Ovechkin scoring the tying goal at 12:21, before the Jets prevailed 5-4 in overtime for their sixth straight win. Defenseman Josh Morrissey, who will represent Canada in the 4 Nations Face-Off from Feb. 12-20, scored the game-winning goal at 1:57.
Jets bring win streak into matchup against the Capitals
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Washington Capitals looking to build upon a five-game win streak. Washington is 16-4-4 at home and 34-11-6 overall. The Capitals have a 12-3-2 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.
Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals
The Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals are in a hotly-contested battle for first overall in the NHL heading into Saturday’s first of two meetings this season. The Jets are riding a five-game winning streak and currently hold a one-point edge over the Capitals, who hold two games in hand and hold the edge in points percentage (.725 to .708).
Ovechkin scores No. 877 for Capitals in OT loss to Jets
Ovechkin, who is 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s all-time record (894), tied the score 4-4 at 12:21 of the third period, scoring on a slap shot from just inside the blue line that went in off Connor Hellebuyck ’s glove. It was Ovechkin’s 24th goal of the season.
Jets-Capitals midseason showdown of the top teams in the NHL lives up to that billing
The top two teams in the NHL facing off in front of a fired-up sellout crowd of over 18,500 fans on an early February Saturday night in the U.S. capital did not disappoint. The Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets delivered in a thrilling midseason matchup with a combined nine goals,
NHL roundup: In elite clash, Jets top Caps in OT
Defenseman Josh Morrissey capped a two-goal performance by scoring 1:57 into overtime, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday in a battle of the NHL's two top teams.
Winnipeg Jets prevail in thrilling showdown vs. Capitals
The Jets prevailed in overtime against the Capitals in a thrilling showdown between the two top teams in the NHL.
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