The Washington Capitals narrowly lost to the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in an overtime showdown at Canada Life Centre, marking a competitive clash between conference leaders. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 889th career goal, now only five away from tying Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. Despite the loss, Washington maintains a strong position with a record of 47-15-9 this season. Goaltender Logan Thompson faced a tough night, making 22 saves against a determined Jets offense.

In the first period, Josh Morrissey opened the scoring for Winnipeg with a slapshot, but Andrew Mangiapane quickly equalized for the Capitals, extending his personal goal streak to three games. The second period saw Mason Appleton restore the Jets' lead, making it 2-1. Ovechkin's goal in the third period showcased his continued dominance, bringing the game to 2-2. Ultimately, Nikolaj Ehlers clinched the victory for Winnipeg in overtime, showcasing the high stakes as both teams vie for playoff positioning.