WASHINGTON -- Nicklas Backstrom had three points .
Alex Ovechkin continued to climb the NHL 's goal - scoring charts as the WASHINGTON   beat the Boston Bruins 5 - 3 on Wednesday .
WASHINGTON -- Nicklas Backstrom had three points and Alex Ovechkin continued to climb the NHL 's goal - scoring charts as the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 5 - 3 on Wednesday .