The Washington Capitals' top scorer broke his long goal drought to open the season, but the visiting team denied him an early victory, securing a narrow win in their opening game. Despite the star forward's first goal of the campaign, the Capitals' defense held firm in a tightly contested matchup. The win marks a strong start for the road team, which outlasted Washington’s offensive firepower in a game that saw limited scoring. Fans will want to see how this momentum plays out as both squads begin their seasons.

Kraken overcome Ovechkin’s first goal of season, edge Capitals  NHL.com