In an exhilarating match, Alex Ovechkin netted two goals, bringing his career total to 856, as the Washington Capitals triumphed over the New York Rangers 5-3. Ovechkin is now just 38 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. The game featured a fierce start with a fight between Matt Rempe and Dylan McIlrath, while Connor McMichael and Aliaksei Protas also contributed to the Capitals' victory.

Despite a strong performance from Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin, who made 41 saves, the team fell short. The Capitals' defenseman Jakob Chychrun left the game early due to injury. In other NHL action, the Minnesota Wild defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders, and the Ottawa Senators overwhelmed the St. Louis Blues.