The Washington Capitals suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center, marking their second consecutive loss following a nine-game point streak.

Despite an early lead with goals from Pierre-Luc Dubois and Andrew Mangiapane, the Capitals couldn't hold off a determined Blackhawks team, which rallied to score three unanswered goals, including a late winner from Ryan Donato.