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Ovechkin helps Capitals rally past Islanders to avoid sweep

| August 18, 2020 8:03 PM

TORONTO (AP) — After his team gave up two goals less than halfway through the first period, Washington coach Todd Rierden called a timeout. The Capitals started playing better right after, turning the tide with a big penalty kill and some big saves.

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