The Washington Capitals suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, marking their second consecutive loss following a nine-game point streak.

Despite an early lead with goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois and Andrew Mangiapane, the Capitals couldn't hold off a determined Blackhawks team, which rallied to score three unanswered goals, including a late winner from Ryan Donato.

Jack Hughes netted his 13th goal, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, overcoming a 1-0 deficit after two periods. Dawson Mercer and Timo Meier contributed with a goal and an assist each, while Nico Hischier also found the net. Jacob Markstrom made 17 saves to secure the win.

In another matchup, the Los Angeles Kings defeated the New York Rangers 5-1, with Alex Turcotte and Warren Foegele scoring early. The Kings dominated, handing the Rangers their ninth loss in 12 games.

Meanwhile, Kirill Kaprizov scored twice for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers, marking his 20th goal of the season. The Wild temporarily took the league lead in points with this victory.

In a thrilling match, the New Jersey Devils overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1, highlighted by Jack Hughes' 13th goal of the season. The Devils showcased their offensive prowess in the third period, scoring three goals within just over two minutes.

Dawson Mercer and Timo Meier contributed significantly with a goal and an assist each, while Nico Hischier also found the net. Goalie Jacob Markstrom made 17 saves, further solidifying the Devils' strong defensive play.

The Chicago Blackhawks faced the New York Islanders in a challenging game that showcased both struggle and resilience. Although they lost, the team demonstrated a commendable comeback effort.

Notably, Drew Commesso made his NHL debut, stepping in for Arvid Soderblom after a tough start. Commesso's performance included stopping two shots without conceding any goals, setting the stage for a potential start in the upcoming back-to-back games.

Additionally, T.J. Brodie scored his first goal with the Blackhawks, igniting a third-period comeback after a difficult start. Brodie's offensive contributions reflect his experience and capability on the ice.

The Detroit Red Wings are struggling in the NHL, sitting just above the Montreal Canadiens in the Eastern Conference standings after 27 games.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Blackhawks have the worst record in the league and have lost their top goaltender, Petr Mrazek, to a left groin injury. Mrazek, who has a history of such injuries, was having a decent season before the setback.

In his absence, the Blackhawks have recalled Drew Commesso to help manage the goaltending duties, but playoff hopes seem dim for the team.