Ovechkin, who is 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s all-time record (894), tied the score 4-4 at 12:21 of the third period, scoring on a slap shot from just inside the blue line that went in off Connor Hellebuyck ’s glove. It was Ovechkin’s 24th goal of the season.

The Winnipeg Jets, Washington Capitals, and Edmonton Oilers are all rolling along, but who would claim the top spot in the latest power rankings?

Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to that billing.

The Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals are in a hotly-contested battle for first overall in the NHL heading into Saturday’s first of two meetings this season. The Jets are riding a five-game winning streak and currently hold a one-point edge over the Capitals, who hold two games in hand and hold the edge in points percentage (.725 to .708).

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Washington Capitals looking to build upon a five-game win streak. Washington is 16-4-4 at home and 34-11-6 overall. The Capitals have a 12-3-2 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.

Defenseman Josh Morrissey capped a two-goal performance by scoring 1:57 into overtime, lifting the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals on Saturday in a battle of the NHL's two top teams.

Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to that billing.

Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in a showdown of the NHL's top two teams that lived up to the billing.