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Ovechkin scores 50th as Washington Capitals down Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Danny Biega (41) is hit by Washington Capitals center Michael Latta (46) in the first period at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2015. Photo by Mark Goldman/UPI
1 of 4 | Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Danny Biega (41) is hit by Washington Capitals center Michael Latta (46) in the first period at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on March 31, 2015. Photo by Mark Goldman/UPI | License Photo

Alex Ovechkin scored his 50th goal of the season to lead the Washington Capitals in a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday.

Ovechkin scored his league-leading 50th goal in the first period to reach the milestone for the sixth time in his career. It was his 472nd career goal, tying Petr Bondra for the franchise lead.

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Mike Green, Joel Ward and Brooks Laich also scored for the Capitals, who have won three of their last four. Braden Holtby stopped 23 shots.

Washington has 94 points and sits comfortably in the lead wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Caps are just one point back of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.

Eric Staal and Nathan Gerbe lit the lamp for the Hurricanes, who have dropped six of their last eight. Cam Ward allowed all four goals on 20 shots in the loss.

[SportsNetwork.com]

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