NHL roundup: Jets defeat Caps to clinch playoff spot
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Nikolaj Ehlers scored in overtime to lead the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals, clinching a playoff spot. Alex Ovechkin scored his 889th career goal, moving closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. Other games included Vegas defeating Minnesota, Los Angeles beating New York, and Colorado winning against Detroit.
Key Points
Nikolaj Ehlers scored the game-winning goal in overtime for the Winnipeg Jets against the Washington Capitals.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 889th career goal, moving within six goals of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record.
The Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff spot with the victory, finishing the game with a record of 49-19-4 and 102 points.
The Washington Capitals, despite the loss, had already clinched a playoff spot with a record of 47-15-9 and 103 points.
In other games, Jack Eichel scored a hat trick for Vegas against Minnesota, Los Angeles extended its home winning streak against New York, and Nathan MacKinnon added to his NHL points lead in Colorado's win over Detroit.
