In a thrilling matchup, Tom Wilson notched a career-high 33rd goal as the Washington Capitals secured the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. The game saw Washington overcome a 2-0 deficit, fueled by a second-period surge that included strikes from Dylan Strome and Nic Dowd. Despite blowing a 4-2 lead, Wilson’s late-game heroics and Pierre-Luc Dubois’ shootout winner sealed the win. Capitals' goaltender Charlie Lindgren made crucial saves, including in the shootout, while the Hurricanes continue to struggle with their fourth consecutive loss.