Ovechkin scores 903rd career goal as Capitals edge Kings 2-1

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 903rd career NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Monday night.

Matt Roy also scored for the Capitals, who ended a two-game losing skid to gain some traction in the standings.

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