A dominant second-period display has Washington surging ahead with multiple goals, as star forward Alex Ovechkin orchestrated a key play early in the frame. The team’s top scorer set up rookie Ilya Protas for his first goal of the season, extending their lead with a swift offensive burst. The momentum shift could reshape the game’s trajectory as Washington looks to build on its early advantage. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if the momentum carries into the final period.

Washington opened up a multi-goal advantage with a stellar second period. In the second minute of the middle frame, Alex Ovechkin set up Ilya Protas’ first goal of the season on the rush, pushing the ...