Ovechkin, Laine share goals lead with head-to-head on deck

The NHL's current goal leaders are set to go head-to-head in Washington on Monday.

Patrik Laine of the Winnipeg Jets scored his 40th goal of the season in a loss to Philadelphia Saturday, remaining red hot and drawing even with Alex Ovechkin for a share of the league lead.

A 40-goal season and 15 in his last 11 games. Yes, @PatrikLaine29 is definitely a scoring machine. pic.twitter.com/gzqxYnS7Ne

- NHL (@NHL) March 10, 2018

For his part, Ovechkin failed to hit the back of the net in a win in San Jose later in the day.

Up next for the the two star wingers is a Monday showdown as the Jets visit the Capitals.

They may or may not share the goals lead by that point as Evgeni Malkin - who sits on 38 - plays Saturday and Sunday.

For the time being, Laine and Ovechkin are the only two players to reach 40 goals this season, and have a couple days to work out how to gain an advantage over the other.

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