The drama lasted all of 35 seconds as Alex Ovechkin scored on the Caps’ first shot to reach the 1,000 point mark and pass Maurice "Rocket" Richard on the all-time goal-scoring list. Fittingly, the primary assist went to Nicklas Backstrom, who has assisted on so many of Ovechkin's goals. After one, Caps lead, 1-0.
Second period ahead.