Overview
- Evan Bouchard produced his first career hat trick and a six-point night, including a third-period four-on-four goal, in his 400th NHL game.
- Connor McMichael gave Washington a late 5-4 lead by batting in a power-play rebound before Zach Hyman tied it with the extra skater in the final minute.
- Connor McDavid converted on his second overtime breakaway after earlier setting up the late equalizer, delivering the 6-5 decision.
- Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren delivered several strong stops to keep the game close before yielding the tying goal and the overtime winner.
- Rasmus Sandin left late in the first with a lower-body injury after a hit and a shot block, tried to return, then exited following a discussion with athletic trainer Jason Serbus.