Capitals Secure Shootout Win Over Senators

The Washington Capitals ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in a shootout, despite blowing a 3-0 lead. Tom Wilson achieved a 'Gordie Howe Hat Trick' with a goal, an assist, and a fight, while Dylan Strome secured the win with the only shootout goal. The Senators, who have struggled with six losses in seven games, were bolstered by Shane Pinto's two goals and Brady Tkachuk's late equalizer. Pierre-Luc Dubois contributed a goal and two assists for the Capitals, while Tim Stützle set a new franchise record with a 12-game assist streak for Ottawa. The Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, rallied to beat Buffalo in overtime, marking their fifth consecutive victory and bringing them within one point of a wild-card playoff position.