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11/19 20:55 CST Leonard and Ovechkin help the Capitals beat the Oilers 7-4
Leonard and Ovechkin help the Capitals beat the Oilers 7-4
WASHINGTON (AP) --- Ryan Leonard has two goals and Alex Ovechkin also scored,
helping the Washington Capitals beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 on Wednesday night.
John Carlson and Connor McMichael each had three assists for Washington in its
second straight win. Tom Wilson had two empty-net goals, and Logan Thompson
stopped 24 shots.
Leonard's fourth goal of the season gave the Capitals a 3-1 lead at 10:34 of
the first period. He beat Stuart Skinner again in the second, making it 4-2 at
11:49.
Darnell Nurse had two goals for Edmonton, and Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an
assist. Connor McDavid had two assists.
The Oilers dropped to 2-3-0 on a seven-game trip.
Up next
Both teams play again on Thursday night. The Oilers visit the Tampa Bay
Lightning, and the Capitals are at the Montreal Canadiens.
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