It was Alex Ovechkin’s overtime exploits and Connor McMichael’s aforementioned breakout appearances that formed the whole picture for the Washington Capitals, who now lead the series over the Montreal Canadiens by 2-0.

Ovechkin scored two goals, assisted on another and generally acted as the tone-setter in Washington's 3-2 overtime win over Montreal.

Alex Ovechkin smacked an airborne puck into the net with his stick blade for the first playoff overtime goal of his career, leading the Washington Capitals to a series-opening victory over the Montreal Canadiens.