Capitals Secure Fifth Straight Win in 3-2 Victory Over Oilers

Washington extends its point streak to 11 games while Edmonton struggles without suspended Connor McDavid.

Pierre-Luc Dubois led the Capitals with a goal and an assist, contributing to the team's league-leading 11-game point streak (8-0-3).
Washington's Logan Thompson, named NHL's First Star of the Week, made 30 saves and recorded his first assist of the season.
Leon Draisaitl scored his NHL-leading 34th goal and extended his point streak to seven games, but the Oilers suffered their second consecutive loss.
Edmonton played without Connor McDavid, who began serving a three-game suspension for a cross-checking penalty against Vancouver's Conor Garland.
The Capitals capitalized on key moments, with Dubois scoring the decisive third-period goal despite being outshot 27-11 through two periods.