Broduer is one of few goalies to allow goals to the current all-time leader, Wayne Gretzky, and the possible next No. 1, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin — whom is chasing the former’s once-believed unbreakable record.

In their first game without Ovechkin, who is out for four to six weeks with a broken left fibula, the Capitals made changes to two of their four forward lines. Andrew Mangiapane m

Ovechkin, who is in pursuit of the NHL's all-time goals record, has 15 goals and 10 assists in 18 games played so far this season.