The Washington Capitals edged out the Carolina Hurricanes in a thrilling 5-4 shootout victory at Capital One Arena, marking their 50th win of the season. Starting goalie Charlie Lindgren made critical saves, while the Capitals showcased a dynamic offensive lineup with Alex Ovechkin, Dylan Strome, and Pierre-Luc Dubois leading the charge. Dubois scored on a power play, reaching his 20-goal milestone, and extended the team's successful power-play streak to six games. The Capitals managed to pull ahead after trailing 2-0, with Strome and Nic Dowd contributing to a 4-2 lead. However, the Hurricanes fought back, with goals from Jordan Martinook and Seth Jarvis forcing the game into overtime. After a scoreless overtime, the Capitals clinched the win in the shootout.