Capitals put out Flames

Ovechkin, Oshie fuel Washington

Alex Ovechkin had a goal and two assists and T.J. Oshie scored his 30th of the season and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals defeated the surging Calgary Flames, 4-2, Tuesday night.

The top line of Ovechkin, Oshie and Nicklas Backstrom dominated all game for the host Capitals.

Ovechkin led all players with a season-high 11 shots, finally beating Flames goaltender Brian Elliott late in the third period for his 29th goal.

While Oshie reaching 30 goals in a season for the first time in a contract year led Ovechkin to proclaim, “Kaching,” the Russian superstar was the best player on the ice in one of his most dominant performances in recent months.

“If he’s got 11 shots every game, at least one is going to go in,” said linemate Nicklas Backstrom, whose three assists tied him with Connor McDavid for the league lead with 57.

“When he’s forechecking like he is right now and he’s hitting guys, it makes a big difference for the whole team.”

Playing his 300th career game, Braden Holtby celebrated his bobblehead night by making 29 saves for Washington

Other games

Devils 3, Rangers 2: Joseph Blandisi scored on an odd-man rush with 54.6 seconds left in overtime and New Jersey handed New York a rare road loss.

Senators 3, Bruins 2: Kyle Turris scored twice and Craig Anderson made 33 saves as Ottawa won in Boston.

Hurricanes 4, Panthers 3: Jeff Skinner scored two goals, including the game-winner with 3:55 left, to lead Carolina to a win at Florida.

Red Wings 2, Canadiens 1: Anthony Mantha scored at 4:10 of overtime to lift Detroit to a victory at Montreal.

Coyotes 5, Lightning 3: Oliver Ekman-Larsson had a goal and an assist as visiting Arizona beat Tampa Bay.

Jets 3, Flyers 2: Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler scored in the third period to lead Winnipeg past visiting Philadelphia.

Wild 3, Sharks 2: Charlie Coyle, Matt Dumba and Martin Hanzal scored to lead host Minnesota past San Jose.

Canucks 5, Blackhawks 4: Daniel Sedin scored on a power play at 2:12 of overtime to lead visiting Vancouver past Chicago.