The Washington Capitals defeated the Dallas Stars 3-2, ending the Stars' perfect start to the season with a strong second-period performance. Tom Wilson, Dylan Strome, and Taylor Raddysh scored for the Capitals, with Raddysh netting his first goal since joining the team in free agency. The Capitals capitalized on a poor defensive showing from the Stars, who allowed turnovers and failed to convert on four power-play opportunities. Colin Blackwell and Jason Robertson scored for Dallas, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the Capitals' gritty play. Goalie Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves, helping Washington improve to 2-1 on the season. The victory marked the Capitals' first home win against Dallas since March 2018, highlighting their resilience against a high-caliber opponent.