The Oilers lost 5-4 to the Capitals on Monday night in Washington despite Connor McDavid scoring an all-world goal in his 500th game. This was the second time the Oilers could not recover from a slow start. Capitals vs Oilers NHL Game Scores Highlights 5 Dec 2022
Capitals vs Oilers NHL Game Scores Highlights
Evgeni Kuznetsov added two goals and two assists, and Dylan Strome contributed three points and two goals of his own to the triumph for Washington. The Capitals punished the Oilers for every error they made throughout the game, scoring four power-play goals on just five shots while they had the edge.
Alex Ovechkin and Connor McDavid squared up in a display of two of the best players in the world, demonstrating that the 37-year-old could still compete at the highest level despite having an outstanding assist on Kuznetsov’s game-winning goal.
With 8:13 left in the first period, the Caps believed they had taken the lead, but the Oilers took advantage of a mistake.
In a one-on-one situation with Stuart Skinner, Sonny Milano fired a fast shot that cleared the crossbar and fell into the goal. The red light flashed, but a review made it obvious that the puck never had crossed the line.
Unfortunately for the Oilers, they were unable to build on their successful break because the. Capitals were persistent in their defensive zone. Dylan Strome chased Warren Foegele by the half wall, stripped him of the puck, and roofed it short side on. Skinner to break the ice as payment for their labor.
The Captain responded as only he can when the Oilers were down 2-0 and in need of a spark. Before slipping the puck around Charlie Lindgren for the amazing goal. McDavid took the puck from the top of the circle and dangled through two Capitals.
The milestone was 252 in his career, and it was just one of many that will be listed. Among the top 10 highlights for many years to come. With 12 minutes remaining in the third period, Connor nearly accomplished the feat once more. He displayed his incredible hands by dragging a toe through the. Capitals’ defence, but Lindgren was able to kick a pad out of the way.
