On March 22, 2025, the Washington Capitals defeated the Florida Panthers 6-3 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. The Capitals scored three goals in the first six minutes of the second period, shifting the game’s momentum in their favor.
Key performances from the game:
- Washington Capitals:
- Tom Wilson and Dylan Strome each contributed a goal and an assist.
- Alex Ovechkin recorded two assists, bringing his career total to 888 goals, remaining seven shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record.
- Logan Thompson made 33 saves in goal.
- Florida Panthers:
- Sam Bennett added a goal and an assist.
- Seth Jones and Jonah Gadjovich also scored for the Panthers.
- Goaltender Vitek Vanecek stopped 25 shots.
This victory marked the Capitals’ fourth consecutive win and their ninth in the last ten games, solidifying their lead in the Metropolitan Division.
For a visual recap of the game’s highlights, you can watch the official NHL highlights below: