Alex Ovechkin scores twice, Washington Capitals douse Calgary Flames 5-2

Alex Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons on Monday. The veteran Washington forward scored two power-play goals in the second period to lead the Capitals to a 5-2 victory over the Calgary Flames. Gordie Howe (22) and Brendan Shanahan (19) are the only others to achieve the impressive scoring feat. Dylan Strome, Hendrix Lapierre and Tom Wilson (empty-netter) also scored for Washington (33-25-9). The Capitals, with their third straight win, mo