Capitals defeat Penguins 4-1, extend winning streak

The Washington Capitals secured a decisive 4-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins, marking their fourth consecutive win. Key contributions came from Aliaksei Protas and Pierre-Luc Dubois, each providing a goal and an assist, while Logan Thompson made 18 saves to extend his team's impressive performance. Jakob Chychrun opened the scoring for the Capitals, who showcased a strong offensive and defensive game, keeping the Penguins at bay despite a late goal from Bryan Rust. Dubois's late goal solidified the Capitals' lead after Rust had briefly cut the deficit to one. The Penguins continue to struggle, having lost eight of their last ten games, while the Capitals maintain their position as the NHL's leading team. Both teams are preparing for upcoming road trips, with the Penguins visiting Los Angeles and the Capitals heading to Edmonton next.