The Washington Capitals secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars, snapping the Stars' four-game winning streak. Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome, and Taylor Raddysh each contributed goals for the Capitals, while Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves to solidify the win.

Despite the loss, the Stars celebrated the extension of goaltender Jake Oettinger, ensuring his presence until 2033. Key performances included Colin Blackwell's short-handed goal and Alex Ovechkin's impactful play, even without a point.