Washington sits in a tight Eastern Conference playoff race with 22 points, keeping pace with multiple teams for a wild-card spot.

Edmonton dropped to 2-3-0 on a seven-game road trip, but Darnell Nurse led the Oilers with two goals and Leon Draisaitl added a goal and an assist while Connor McDavid chipped in two assists.

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The article is primarily a game recap with stats and notable milestones highlighted.

Author profile: Andreas Granfors, editor for The Hockey Beast, with a background in Swedish sports journalism.

Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry signed a five-year, $25 million extension to remain with the team through 2031.

Seattle moved to fifth in the Western Conference with seven regulation wins, signaling a late-season push for the playoffs.

Tye Kartye and Shane Wright contributed to Seattle’s comeback, with Wright tying the game and Schwartz sealing it late.

Ovechkin scored his 10th goal of the season and extended his goal streak to four straight games as the Washington Capitals rolled to an 8-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

The Oilers received secondary scoring from Nurse and teammate Tomasek to bolster depth offensively amid early-season concerns.

Note: The piece includes social media posts and a connections sidebar that are unrelated to the main game recap but do not alter the core story.

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Spencer Carbery praised Leonard for growth and confidence, noting improved consistency and decision-making.

Trade talk tied Montreal and St. Louis as potential partners, with Canadiens aiming to leverage cap space amid chatter that Pavel Mintyukov may seek a change of scenery.

Zach Hyman returned from injury but had a limited impact in his third game back, with just one shot on goal and a minus-3 through three games.

Injuries: No injuries listed for either Capitals or Canadiens in this game.

Injuries: No injuries listed for Capitals or Lightning in the report.

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Montreal forward Jake Evans left the game after a hard hit from Tom Wilson, a hit that continued to draw attention around the game.

The report attributes the information to The Associated Press and ESPN, highlighting Ovechkin’s milestone and game details.

A notable moment: Wilson’s big hit on Alexandre Carrier led to a pivotal goal, echoing playoff-era highlights.

Montreal notes include injury woes (Newhook, Dach, Laine, Guhle) and a continued scoring drought.

Strome assisted on Ovechkin’s milestone goal, underscoring their developing chemistry.

The piece emphasizes Ovechkin’s ongoing impact and suggests his historic goal-scoring trajectory will continue.

Jake Guentzel leads his team with 12 goals and 21 points on the season.

Thompson called the Oilers one of the hardest teams to face and credited his squad for sticking with it to secure two crucial points.

Ovechkin-Wilson era notes persist, as last season’s playoff dynamics echo through current game actions.

Ovechkin’s big night included jersey exchanges with other stars, fueling speculation about retirement or a potential move abroad, while Connor McDavid traded jerseys with him after the game.

Social media reaction reflected concern and speculation about Ovechkin’s future amid milestone celebrations and ongoing jersey swaps.

As the milestone builds, there is no public retirement plan announced by Ovechkin.

Edmonton’s secondary scoring came from Nurse and Tomasek, taking pressure off McDavid and Draisaitl.

Jakob Chychrun scored and extended his point streak, keeping pressure on Montreal.

Strome assisted on Ovechkin’s first two goals, including the second assist coming after he learned of the birth of his daughter.

The Oilers have trailed early in many games this season, contributing to their losses despite potential for late comebacks.

This season marks the third meeting between these teams, with Tampa Bay previously winning 3-2 in an earlier matchup.

The third meeting of the season between the same teams, with the Lightning holding the earlier edge.

In other Sunday NHL action, Seattle edged Chicago 3-2 on a late power play, with Jaden Schwartz delivering the winner.

Andrei Vasilevsky’s standout save set up Jake Guentzel’s overtime winner against Edmonton earlier in the week.

Skinner’s rough stretch continued despite solid goaltending elsewhere, with multiple games allowing four or more goals.

Ethen Frank notched his first career multi-goal game with a four-point night.

Capitals are giving their top players significant offensive zone opportunities, aiding efficiency.

Edmonton had late chances on a 6-on-5 with Skinner pulled but could not complete the comeback.

Other notable results from the slate included the Avalanche over the Rangers and the Islanders over the Red Wings, with several overtime wins.

The Capitals displayed strong offense with eight goals and overall improved scoring despite some defensive lapses on the penalty kill.

Washington’s win solidifies their place near the top of the Eastern Conference standings with 10 regulation wins.

Dylan Strome recorded three assists and learned mid-game that his wife gave birth to their daughter, Sutton Kimberley, adding a personal milestone to the night.

Recap notes from the night include Capitals’ 7-4 win over Edmonton and notable results from other games.