In an impressive feat, Alex Ovechkin scored his first-ever playoff overtime goal during his 20th NHL season, securing a 3-2 victory for the Washington Capitals against the Montreal Canadiens. This milestone goal, coming after a difficult third period for the Capitals, marks a unique moment in Ovechkin's extensive playoff career, which spans 16 appearances. Ovechkin not only brought the Capitals into a 1-0 series lead but also tied Joe Pavelski with his 74th career playoff goal, showcasing his enduring skill and clutch performance under pressure.
Ovechkin's sudden-death tally was his first in 74 career playoff games. After giving up consecutive goals to the Habs, the Capitals needed his clutch goal.
Ovechkin celebrated by excitedly pointing to his family along the glass, and his teammates emptied the bench and mobbed him at center ice.
The overtime goal came after a Canadiens' icing call, and a set play facilitated by Dylan Strome led to Ovechkin scoring.
Ovechkin is now tied with Joe Pavelski with 74 career playoff goals, ranking him 13th on the NHL's all-time list.
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