Washington beat New Jersey 4-2 as Ovechkin records assist

The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2 at home on October 17. Alex Ovechkin recorded an assist, while Arseny Gritsyuk contributed a goal and an assist for the visitors.

Gritsyuk opened the scoring in the first period before Ryan Leonard equalised before the break. Ilya Protas, Dylan Strome and Boone Jenner scored three unanswered goals in the second period. Ovechkin assisted Protas.

Timo Meier reduced the Devils' deficit in the final minute. Ovechkin played 13 minutes 57 seconds and registered one shot on goal.