As celebratory music poured out of the Washington Capitals’ dressing room at Prudential Center, captain Alex Ovechkin leaned against a wall and offered a simple explanation for winger Tom Wilson’s strong start.

Dowling's success on the football field has brought a barrage of attention. Wilson said he's had chances to coach at the college level but passed on them. He's also the activities director at Dowling Catholic and said he's happy with how things are going, so there's no need for a change.

Tom Wilson’s second goal of the game came 4 minutes into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 6-5 win over the New Jersey Devils

Tom Wilson scored his second goal of the game at 4:00 of overtime to lift the visiting Washington Capitals to a 6-5 win against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night

Scores 2nd goal of game with 1:00 left, Ovechkin gets 1st of season for Washington NEWARK, N.J. -- Tom Wilson scored his second goal of the game with 1:00 remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 6-5 win against the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Saturday.