Connor McMichael's third-period goal helped the Washington Capitals secure a 3-1 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs, marking a franchise-record eighth consecutive road win. Nic Dowd contributed with a goal and an assist, while Aliaksei Protas sealed the game with an empty-netter. The Capitals have outscored opponents 42-18 during this streak.
In other action, Timo Meier's tiebreaking goal led the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 win over the Seattle Kraken. Jesper Bratt shone in his 500th game, contributing a goal and an assist.
The New York Rangers defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2, with Reilly Smith scoring the decisive goal. Artemi Panarin's two goals and Igor Shesterkin's solid goaltending helped the Rangers bounce back following a trade of their captain, Jacob Trouba.
