Blackhawks Stage Dramatic Third-Period Comeback to Defeat Capitals 3-2
Ryan Donato's late goal seals Chicago's rally from a two-goal deficit, handing Washington its second consecutive loss.
- Ryan Donato scored the game-winning goal with 2:18 left in regulation, securing a 3-2 victory for the Chicago Blackhawks over the Washington Capitals at the United Center.
- The Blackhawks overcame a 2-0 deficit with three goals in the third period, including a short-handed goal by Ilya Mikheyev and a tying goal by TJ Brodie.
- Teuvo Teravainen contributed three assists, playing a key role in all of Chicago's scoring plays during the comeback.
- Washington's Pierre-Luc Dubois and Andrew Mangiapane scored in the first period, but the Capitals failed to hold the lead, marking their second straight loss after a franchise-record 10-game road winning streak.
- Chicago's penalty kill extended its streak to 28 consecutive kills, shutting down all three of Washington's power-play opportunities.