In a decisive 5-2 victory over the Washington Capitals, Philip Broberg scored two goals, pushing the St. Louis Blues closer to a playoff spot. The win marked the Capitals' second consecutive regulation loss, a rarity for the top team in the Eastern Conference. Alongside Broberg, Dylan Holloway, Colton Parayko, and Jake Neighbours contributed to the Blues' scoring. St. Louis has now won three straight games as the NHL trade deadline approaches, with general manager Doug Armstrong's offseason moves starting to show dividends. Joel Hofer made 16 saves as the backup goaltender. Capitals' winger Tom Wilson missed the game due to illness, and their star Alex Ovechkin remains 12 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goal record. This loss may indicate a midseason slump for the Capitals.