Jets, Capitals and OT

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-Capitals midseason showdown of the top teams in the NHL lives up to that billing
A midseason showdown between the top two teams in the NHL lived up to that billing as the Winnipeg Jets beat the Washington Capitals 5-4 in overtime
Josh Morrissey's OT goal gives Jets strong road win over Capitals
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.
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.
Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions
Analyzing Saturday’s Winnipeg Jets at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.
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).
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 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.

Jets, Hurricanes

Despite Alex Ovechkin scoring his 877th goal, the Capitals lose to the Jets 5-4 in overtime
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Jets make it five in Beantown, hit Washington on a roll
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Ford scores in NHL debut as Winnipeg Jets demolish Bruins 6-2 in Boston
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