The Washington Capitals secured a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, ending their two-game losing streak. Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael scored late in the second period, while Jakub Vrana added another goal. Charlie Lindgren was instrumental, making 24 saves, including a spectacular windmill save against Tyson Jost.

Despite a late goal from Seth Jarvis, the Hurricanes' winning streak was halted. Carolina struggles continued on the road, now 0-4-1 in their last five away games. The Capitals, missing captain Alex Ovechkin, improved their home record to 10-4-2.