Ovechkin Scores Overtime Winner To Defeat The Leafs

The game last night wasn't a bad performance by the Toronto Maple Leafs, however, it wasn't a good performance either.

The Leafs lost 4-3 in overtime against the Washington Capitals thanks to their captain, Alex Ovechkin.

"It was a competitive game, " said head coach, Mike Babcock after the game.

I agree.   It was competitive, but a loss is a loss.

Andreas Johansson scored 40 seconds into the game to put the Leafs ahead.

John Carlson tied the game at 10:47.

Carlson scored again at 7:59 of the second period on the man advantage.

Auston Matthews tied the game at 19:27.

1:46 into the third period, Matthews scored to put the Leafs ahead 3-2.

Matthews ended the night with three points.

 Ovechkin, tied the game at 4:10.

4:00 into overtime, Ovechkin scored the winner.

Ovechkin had four points last night.

(Top) Alex Ovechkin had four points last night.

Ovechkin's teammate, Nicklas Backstrom, had three assists.

Toronto has three days off.

The Leafs are in Philadelphia on Saturday night to play the Flyers.