Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) looks to shoot against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) and defenseman Victor Hedman (77) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Carolina Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin (74) defends against Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin watches the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 3: Erik Haula #56 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates with teammates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game at SAP Center on October 3, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 3: Artemi Panarin #10 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game at SAP Center on October 3, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 3: Artemi Panarin #10 of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates with teammates after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game at SAP Center on October 3, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 3: Quinton Byfield #55 of the Los Angeles Kings moves the puck while defended by Barclay Goodrow #23 of the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game at SAP Center on October 3, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images)

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 3: Luca Cagnoni #42 of the San Jose Sharks and Joel Edmundson #6 of the Los Angeles Kings compete for possession of the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game at SAP Center on October 3, 2026 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Godofredo A. Vásquez/Getty Images)