In a thrilling matchup at Capital One Arena, the Washington Capitals triumphed over the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3, with Alex Ovechkin leading the charge by scoring twice, tying Wayne Gretzky with 894 career goals. This win boosts the Capitals to a remarkable 49-18-9 record, solidifying their playoff position.

Ovechkin's first goal came early, adding to his impressive tally of 40 goals this season, marking his 14th 40-goal season. The Capitals had a rocky start, falling behind after an early goal from Frank Nazar. However, they remained resilient, with goals from Dylan Strome and Martin Fehervary, ultimately reclaiming the lead through Ovechkin's second power-play goal in the final period. Ryan Leonard sealed the victory with an empty-netter.