The Washington Capitals four game point streak where they won or at least went to overtime ended on Saturday night in a 3-1 loss to the Nashville Predators.
The Washington Capitals conclude another December weekend back to back with a 6 p.m. game against the Carolina Hurricanes as T.J. Oshie continues to heat up
Continuing to get contributions from the depth players might be what the Seattle Kraken need to turnaround their sluggish, disappointing start. Kailer Yamamoto scored twice in the first period, Oliver Bjorkstrand had a goal and two assists and the Kraken shut down rookie sensation Connor Bedard in a 7-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night. Seattle won consecutive games for just the third time this season and the first time without needing overtime.
Bobby Brink scored the deciding goal in the shootout and also tallied one in regulation to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night. Sean Couturier also scored in the shootout for the Flyers, who have won five of six and extended their points streak to seven consecutive contests. Owen Tippett and Joel Farabee scored in regulation for Philadelphia and Samuel Ersson made 27 saves.
Nic Dowd scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 on Sunday night for their second straight win. Anthony Mantha, Dylan Strome and Dowd scored in a 7:12 span in the second period to put Washington ahead. Dowd then sealed it with his second of the night and fourth of the season with 4:02 remaining in the third.