Alex Ovechkin takes 3rd swing at 900 goals as Capitals host Isles

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Alex Ovechkin hopes the third time is the charm in the pursuit of his 900th career NHL goal.

Ovechkin moved within one of a pair of milestones after collecting a goal and an assist on Oct. 24 at Columbus. The three-time Hart Trophy recipient has been held off the scoresheet in consecutive contests heading into the Washington Capitals' home game against the New York