In a nail-biting contest, the Washington Capitals triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 3-2, marking their fifth consecutive victory. Pierre-Luc Dubois was instrumental, contributing a goal and an assist to propel his team to victory. Additionally, Tom Wilson and Matt Roy found the net, enhancing the Capitals' streak of securing at least a point in 11 straight games with an impressive record of 8-0-3 during this stretch. Meanwhile, the Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry scored, but were unable to clinch the win in McDavid's absence due to suspension.
The Capitals’ Logan Thompson made a total of 30 saves, while Stuart Skinner of the Oilers faced 14 shots on goal. Dubois has made a significant impact this season, boasting 38 points in 47 games, a remarkable improvement over his previous season. Draisaitl's performance was equally noteworthy, as he scored his league-leading 34th goal, extending his points streak to seven games and breaking into the 70-point threshold.
Notably, the Capitals exhibited remarkable resilience, being one of the best teams in the league at overcoming early deficits, now holding a record of 15-5-2 when allowing the first goal.
