"Against one of the typically top five-on-five teams in the NHL, the Capitals put together what was one of their best games of the season. While that may be hard to believe considering they were down 3-0 at one point in the game, the Caps were never behind the eight ball analytically throughout regulation, finishing on top in shot attempts 64-48, shots on goal 33-20, scoring chances 33-18, high-danger chances 16-8, and expected goals 3.8-2.28."
"With the Capitals' defense corps put together with tape and popsicle sticks at the moment, Jakob Chychrun was heavily leaned on in the win. He played 28:01 of ice time, his second-highest single-season total this year, and recorded two points (1g, 1a), six shots on goal, 11 shot attempts, four individual scoring chances, one individual high-danger chance, and one shot block. Chychrun scored his 19th goal of the season to force the game to overtime and is now tied with Zach Werenski for the most goals among NHL defensemen."
"Dylan Strome has really turned it on when his team desperately needed it, recording nine points (5g, 4a) in his last seven games. He also remains incredible in the faceoff dot, winning 15 of hsi 22 draws against Carolina. Wilson leads the Capitals in points (47), power-play goals (7) and points-per-game (1.02) and ranks tied for first on the team in goals. https://t.co/n2vhqrSReq - Capitals PR (@CapitalsPR) February 1, 2026"
The Washington Capitals trailed 3-0 before scoring four unanswered goals to complete an overtime comeback win against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Capitals led across five-on-five metrics, posting 64-48 shot attempts, 33-20 shots on goal, 33-18 scoring chances, 16-8 high-danger chances, and 3.8-2.28 expected goals. The Hurricanes had been out-attempted at five-on-five in only six games this season. Jakob Chychrun logged 28:01, recorded a goal and an assist, six shots on goal and 11 shot attempts, and tied for the NHL lead among defensemen with 19 goals. Dylan Strome has nine points (5g, 4a) in his last seven games and won 15 of his 22 faceoffs. Clay Stevenson recovered from early shakiness to earn his first career NHL win. Wilson leads the team in points (47), power-play goals (7), and points-per-game (1.02).
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