The Capitals achieved a significant milestone, improving their road record to 23-8-2 and maintaining the highest winning percentage in the NHL at .727. This win capped off an impressive 12-3-1 record against Pacific Division teams. Key player Dylan Strome scored his 21st goal, supported by standout performances from Aliaksei Protas and Trevor van Riemsdyk, who marked his first goal in over two years. Stellar goaltending from Logan Thompson, who earned his 29th win, and strong contributions across the lineup highlighted the Capitals' dominance, including Alex Ovechkin's 887th career goal as he approaches Wayne Gretzky's record. Despite this success, the Capitals faced a setback with a disappointing 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings, ending their five-game winning streak. The match featured a goaltending showdown between former teammates Charlie Lindgren and Darcy Kuemper, with the latter earning a shutout. The Capitals struggled offensively, generating only 21 shots on goal and failing to capitalize on a late-game power play opportunity. On a brighter note, the Protas brothers are making waves in their leagues, with Aliaksei celebrating his first NHL hat trick and younger brother Ilya excelling in the OHL with a natural hat trick and impressive overall performance.

 

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