Ovechkin, Backstrom Make 900th Game Memorable With Win Over Devils

NEWARK, N,J. (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom had two goals and two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 6-3 on Friday night.
Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson each had a goal and an assist as the Capitals rebounded from Monday’s 3-0 loss at Columbus, improving to 16-3-1 on the road. Jonas Siegenthaler and Richard Panik also scored, and rookie Ilya Samsonov made 24 saves.
Washington’s 26-6-5 record is currently the NHL’s best. It is the only team in the le