WASHINGTON — There's just no stopping Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

The Capitals picked up right where they left off, as Ovechkin continued his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky while Anthony Beauvillier and Charlie Lindgren shined en route to a hard-earned, 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, who rallied late.

Here are the takeaways from the victory, which resulted in a playoff berth as the New York Islanders failed to defeat the Montreal Canadiens in regulation.

Alex Ovechkin Hits 888, Seven Away From Passing Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin wasn't going a second game without a goal; not at this point in the season, and from the get-go, he was hungry. He got on the board near the end of the first, getting to the crease before burying a backdoor feed from Aliaksei Protas.

The goal marked Ovechkin's 35th of the season, tied for the fourth-most in the league, and the 888th of his career. He now needs six to tie Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record of 894 and seven to pass as he remains on an incredible pace to do it this season.

Ovechkin's goal was the catalyst D.C. needed in what started off as a low-event game.

Anthony Beauvillier, Fourth Line Powers Capitals Through Final 40

After Ovechkin's goal, the Capitals needed to keep things going offensively, and Anthony Beauvillier and the fourth line responded in kind.

Beauvillier was driving play all night long, and picked up his first assist with his new team, getting the puck to Matt Roy for a shot that was tipped in by Brandon Duhaime. Minutes later, he set up another goal, this time with a picture-perfect pass to Andrew Mangiapane for a clean shot to make it 3-0.

Then, in the third, just 1:02 minutes after the Flyers finally got on the board, Duhaime got the puck up to Nic Dowd, who fed John Carlson waiting at the backdoor to restore the three-goal lead. It would have been Carlson's first goal in 24 games, but it was overturned due to a challenge for a missed stoppage.

Though the goal didn't count, it took the momentum away from Philadelphia.

Charlie Lindgren Stands Tall, Helps Shut Down Late Flyers Rally

Charlie Lindgren got his chance to return to the crease and show his team he can remain a reliable go-to option in net, and he didn't disappoint.

The 31-year-old came in clutch for D.C., coming up with some big-time stops and showcasing his quick reflexes and agility between the pipes.

The Flyers did convert late and pulled within one in controversial fashion, as Sean Couturier pushed the puck on Lindgren's blocker into the net. It was originally called no goal, but that was overturned after a challenge.

Still, Lindgren stood tall, stopping 27 of 29 shots for the win.

Top Shelf Takes

- Aliaksei Protas extended his point streak to three games and now has eight points in his last six outings.

- Trevor van Riemsdyk picked up an assist and has points in two of his last three games.

- Matt Roy also picked up an assist, tying the single-season career high he set last year in 22 fewer games.