Did Alex Ovechkin score? He sure did! Goal #1 on the season, goal #854 in the chase for Gretzky:

Plus: Seeing Alex Ovechkin's name on the scoresheet will always be a plus.

Minus: After back-to-back solid defensive efforts, tonight's game was a bit too loose by the Capitals - although unlike in previous years, at least they were able to keep up with the track meet and never really looked like they were being outskated. Still, they blew two consecutive two-goal leads, and while some of that is on the team in front of him, some of the blame also falls on Logan Thompson, who gave up a couple that he probably will want back. He did make a few huge saves in OT, though, so redemption?

Our Three Stars:

*** Trevor van Riemsdyk (2 assists)

** Nico Hischier (2 goals, 1 assist)

* Tom Wilson (2 goals, OTGWG)

Agree? Disagree? Let us know in the comments...and stay tuned for more tomorrow on this game!