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Washington Skates Past Seattle 5-2 - Recap

Conor Sheary scored twice to lead the Capitals over Seattle 5-2 on Saturday at Capital One Arena.

Washington won as a -218 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 5.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

Conor Sheary(2), Alex Ovechkin, Tom Wilson, and Dmitry Orlov each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Wilson opened the scoring for Washington.

Vitek Vanecek turned in a 29-save effort for the Capitals.

Seattle got goals from Joonas Donskoi, and Colin Blackwell in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Seattle got a 20-stop effort from Chris Driedger in the loss.

On the power play, Washington went 2-for-2, while the Kraken were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Seattle outshot Washington 31-25 in the game.

Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Flames. The Kraken will aim to get back on the winning track at Carolina.