Nicklas Backstrom scored twice and Alex Ovechkin added a goal and an assist as the Capitals beat the Flames 6-2 on Tuesday night.

Ovechkin gave the Capitals the lead for good 30 seconds into the second period. His long shot was stopped by Flames goalie Karri Ramo, but mishandled, allowing the Washington captain to poke in the rebound and put Washington ahead 2-1. It was Ovechkin's fourth goal of the season and 900th career point.