The Capitals could have clinched a playoff spot on Tuesday when they beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1. However, with the Montreal Canadiens and the Columbus Blue Jackets winning on Tuesday, the Caps ability to clinch shifts to tonight, which is obviously great news for the Canes. They now have a three-point lead on the division with five games left.
In Tuesday’s game, Alex Ovechkin scored his 49th goal of the season moving him three goals ahead of Leon Draisaitl in the race for the Rocket Richard Trophy.