WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 898th career NHL goal and the Washington Capitals won their fourth-straight game 5-1 against the Minnesota Wild at Capital One Arena on Friday.

Dylan Strome steered a face-off to Ovechkin, who scored his first goal of the season on a one-timer from just outside the right circle to make it 3-1 at 1:19 of the third period. Ovechkin also had his third assist of the season.

Strome finished with two goals and two assists, and Tom Wilson had a goal and an assist for the Capitals (4-1-0). Martin Fehervary had two assists, and Logan Thompson made 14 saves.

Marcus Johansson scored for the Wild (2-3-0) and Filip Gustavsson made 40 saves. Matt Boldy’s goal streak ended at four games.

Strome gave the Capitals a 1-0 lead at 17:52 of the first period

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