Alex Ovechkin leads Washington Capitals to a high-scoring victory over Edmonton Oilers

The Washington Capitals delivered a statement performance on a competitive NHL night, beating the Edmonton Oilers in a thrilling 7–4 showdown. Alex Ovechkin once again stole the spotlight with an early goal as Washington controlled much of the game. Edmonton fought back in the third period, but late empty-net goals sealed the Capitals’ second straight win.