nhl Game Recap
Canucks Fall 6-4 Against Washington - Game Recap
Alex Ovechkin scored a pair of goals against the Canucks as Washington handed Vancouver a 6-4 defeat on Monday at Capital One Arena.
Washington was favored by -135 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.0.
Washington got goals from Alex Ovechkin(2), Lars Eller, John Carlson, Conor Sheary, and Dylan Strome in the victory. Ovechkin opened the scoring at 0:56 of the first period.
Darcy Kuemper turned in a 26-save effort for the Capitals.
Vancouver got goals from Bo Horvat, Elias Pettersson, Curtis Lazar, and J.T. Miller in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Thatcher Demko stopped 24 of 30 shots for the Canucks, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Washington went 2-for-3, while the Canucks were 1-for-1 with the man advantage.
Washington outshot Vancouver 30-30 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Senators. The Canucks will aim to get back on the winning track at Columbus.