Capitals Defeat Blues 8-1 in St. Louis

The Washington Capitals achieved a decisive 8-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues, bouncing back from a disappointing loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals, with Ovechkin now just 31 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. Goaltender Logan Thompson made 24 saves, marking his seventh consecutive win to start the season, a franchise record. The Capitals scored five goals in the third period, showcasing their offensive prowess after a slow start. The Blues struggled with their power play, going 0 for 3, and have not scored in their last five attempts. With this win, the Capitals improved to 10-4-0, tying for the Metropolitan Division lead.