The Washington Capitals faced a setback against the Minnesota Wild, losing 4-2. Despite the defeat, Washington remains strong in the standings with a .715 points percentage. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren made 17 saves but struggled against a persistent Wild offense.

First-period action saw the Wild take the lead, but the Capitals rallied back. Notable performances included Matt Roy, who scored to tie the game and proved valuable with three points in his last four games. Andrew Mangiapane and Anthony Beauvillier also contributed significantly, with Beauvillier scoring a goal and assisting in another. The Wild's Matt Boldy responded with two goals, proving instrumental in their victory.

Injuries plagued both teams, with the Capitals missing key players like Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie. The Capitals will look to rebound in their upcoming match against the Buffalo Sabres.