In a nail-biting contest, the Washington Capitals triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers with a score of 3-2, marking their fifth consecutive victory. Pierre-Luc Dubois was instrumental, contributing a goal and an assist to propel his team to victory. Additionally, Tom Wilson and Matt Roy found the net, enhancing the Capitals' streak of securing at least a point in 11 straight games with an impressive record of 8-0-3 during this stretch. Meanwhile, the Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl and Corey Perry scored, but were unable to clinch the win in McDavid's absence due to suspension.

The Capitals’ Logan Thompson made a total of 30 saves, while Stuart Skinner of the Oilers faced 14 shots on goal. Dubois has made a significant impact this season, boasting 38 points in 47 games, a remarkable improvement over his previous season. Draisaitl's performance was equally noteworthy, as he scored his league-leading 34th goal, extending his points streak to seven games and breaking into the 70-point threshold.

Notably, the Capitals exhibited remarkable resilience, being one of the best teams in the league at overcoming early deficits, now holding a record of 15-5-2 when allowing the first goal.

The Washington Capitals secured a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes at Capital One Arena, improving their record to 22-8-2 this season.

Aliaksei Protas, Jakub Vrana, and Connor McMichael scored for the Capitals, while Seth Jarvis netted a consolation goal for the Hurricanes.

Charlie Lindgren made 25 saves, showcasing a standout performance that included a remarkable windmill save.

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.

Alex Ovechkin's absence due to a broken fibula has not derailed the Washington Capitals, who have thrived with a deep roster. The team has won six of nine games since his injury, showcasing contributions from multiple players.

General manager Brian MacLellan's recent roster improvements have kept the Capitals competitive, as they maintain their spot atop the Eastern Conference. Veteran leaders are stepping up, proving the team's strength lies in its depth.

Alex Ovechkin's absence due to a broken left fibula has not derailed the Washington Capitals, who remain atop the Eastern Conference. Over three weeks without their captain, the team has demonstrated impressive depth, winning six of nine games and showcasing contributions from a variety of players.

General manager Brian MacLellan's strategic roster changes have fortified the team's performance, allowing younger players to step up and fill the void left by Ovechkin. The Capitals continue to score prolifically, maintaining their status as one of the league's high-scoring teams.