nhl Game Recap
Edmonton Falls 5-4 to Capitals - Recap
Dylan Strome was the difference, potting a pair for Washington on Monday as the Capitals skated off with a 5-4 victory over the Oilers at Capital One Arena.
Washington was an underdog by +150 and came through for bettors backing them. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 6.5.
Dylan Strome(2), Evgeny Kuznetsov(2), and Alex Ovechkin each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Strome opened the scoring for Washington.
Charlie Lindgren turned in a 25-save effort for the Capitals.
Edmonton got goals from Ryan Nugent-Hopkins(2), Leon Draisaitl, and Connor McDavid in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Stuart Skinner stopped 26 of 31 shots for the Oilers, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
On the power play, Washington went 4-for-5, while the Oilers were 0-for-1 with the man advantage.
Edmonton lost the shots on goal battle to Washington by a margin of 31-29.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Penguins. The Oilers will aim to get back on the winning track at Tampa Bay.