nhl Game Recap
Capitals Fall 7-2 Against Edmonton - Game Recap
The Oilers got a 3-goal performance from Zach Hyman as Edmonton handed Washington a 7-2 defeat on Wednesday at Rogers Place.
Bettors who backed the Oilers were rewarded as -290 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 6.5.
Edmonton got goals from Zach Hyman(3), Warren Foegele, Connor McDavid, Connor Brown, and Leon Draisaitl in the victory. Draisaitl opened the scoring at 4:36 of the first period.
Stuart Skinner turned in a 23-save effort for the Oilers.
Washington got goals from Connor McMichael, and Ivan Miroshnichenko in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Washington got a 30-stop effort from Darcy Kuemper in the loss.
Edmonton scored 3 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Washington went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
Edmonton outshot Washington 37-25 in the game.
Edmonton heads into a battle against the Avalanche. Washington, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seattle.