In a thrilling matchup on Tuesday night, Alex Ovechkin netted his 878th career goal, closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time record, as the Washington Capitals triumphed over the Florida Panthers 6-3. Ovechkin's late empty-net tally leaves him just 17 goals shy of Gretzky's 894. The Capitals showcased a strong offensive performance with contributions from Andrew Mangiapane, Tom Wilson, Lars Eller, and Nic Dowd against Panthers' goalie Sergei Bobrovsky, who couldn't stop Washington's relentless attack.

The Capitals, needing just a few more wins to stabilize their season, broke a two-game losing streak. Meanwhile, Florida had its own three-game winning streak halted, despite goals from Sam Bennett, Aleksander Barkov, and Matthew Tkachuk. This intense game highlighted the skill and depth of both teams, with Washington's key players stepping up when needed most.