WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 15: Aliaksei Protas #21 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with Alex Ovechkin #8 and Dylan Strome #17 after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the second period of the game at Capital One Arena on October 15, 2024 in Washington, DC. Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals would record his 700th NHL career assist on the play. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)