Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots and scores against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots and scores against the Carolina Hurricanes during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)