Ovechkin's late goals lead Caps past Jackets, 4-2 Dec 31 10:42 PM US/Eastern COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Semin and Dennis Wideman scored in a 2:53 span of the third period, erasing a 2-0 deficit and leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ovechkin also added an insurance goal - making it four in 4:34 - and Wideman added two assists for the Capitals, who have scored 12 third-period goals in their last six games. They have 46 in the final period this season - among the most in the NHL. Ovechkin extended his points streak to six games, a span in which he has six goals and three assists. It was another heartbreak for the Blue Jackets, who have been outscored 52-26 in the final period this year. John Moore and Samuel Pahlsson scored for Columbus.