The Washington Capitals secured a 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, improving their season record to 42-14-8. The Capitals struggled initially, with the Kraken leading in shot attempts and expected goals early on. However, a quick goal from Martin Fehervary tied the game in the second period, followed by Dylan Strome’s powerful shot giving the Capitals their first lead. After a comeback from Jordan Eberle for the Kraken, Connor McMichael took the game into the final minutes with a timely goal, and Alex Ovechkin capped it off with an empty-net goal, marking his 886th career goal and 1,600th point.

The Minnesota Wild staged a thrilling comeback to defeat the Washington Capitals 4-3, with Marco Rossi scoring a crucial equalizer late in the third period and Matt Boldy netting the decisive goal in the shootout. This victory marked a significant achievement for the Wild, as they managed to secure a win even without their injured captain Jared Spurgeon and leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov.

Rossi's goal came just after a disallowed score by Washington's Tom Wilson, showcasing the Wild's resilience. Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin continued his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring his 871st goal against Marc-Andre Fleury, who made 28 saves in the game.

In a thrilling matchup, the Minnesota Wild overcame the Washington Capitals 4-3, with Marco Rossi tying the game in the third period and Matt Boldy clinching the shootout victory. Rossi's goal came shortly after a disallowed score by Tom Wilson, showcasing the Wild's resilience in the absence of injured captain Jared Spurgeon.

Despite missing key players like Spurgeon and leading scorer Kirill Kaprizov, the Wild found a way to secure their first win without them. Yakov Trenin's short-handed goal, along with Ryan Hartman's first goal since November, aided in the victory, while Marc-Andre Fleury made 28 saves in goal.

On the other side, Alex Ovechkin netted his 871st career goal, inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. The Capitals struggled to regain momentum after Wilson's goal was disallowed, despite solid performances from Ovechkin and Martin Fehervary. The game marked the Capitals' first shootout of the season as they prepare to face the New York Rangers next.

The Washington Capitals faced a narrow defeat against the Minnesota Wild, losing 4-3 in a shootout at Capital One Arena. This loss brings the Capitals' record to 25-10-3 for the season. The game saw an early goal from Tom Wilson, but the Wild quickly equalized and later took the lead. Alex Ovechkin scored his 18th goal of the season, inching closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record. After a back-and-forth battle, the game went to a shootout, where Matt Boldy's goal secured the win for Minnesota.

Capitals' goalie Charlie Lindgren started the game, while Marc-Andre Fleury was in net for the Wild. The Capitals had a strong showing in shots on goal but struggled in the shootout, with Ovechkin being stopped. Despite the loss, several players reached personal milestones, including Wilson and Strome, contributing to an exciting matchup.

Elias Lindholm's late goal secured a 4-1 victory for the Boston Bruins against the Washington Capitals. The Bruins managed to kill a five-minute penalty without conceding a shot, showcasing their defensive strength.

Charlie Coyle and Brad Marchand contributed significantly, with Coyle scoring and assisting in Lindholm's goal. Despite a goal from Jakub Vrana, the Capitals struggled offensively, recording a season-low 11 shots on goal.