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Dallas Stars at Washington Capitals

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Capitals snap the Stars' season-opening winning streak at 4 with a 3-2 victory

Dallas Stars vs. Washington Capitals: Game Highlights

Wilson's goal was his third in three games, Strome his second of the season and Raddysh his first since joining the team in free agency last summer. Charlie Lindgren made 22 saves as the Capitals wrapped up this early homestand with back-to-back wins.

The Stars fell from the ranks of the league's unbeaten teams despite a short-handed goal by Colin Blackwell and one at even strength from Jason Robertson. Rookie Oskar Bäck set up Blackwell for his first NHL point.

Casey DeSmith was screened on two of the three goals he allowed on 26 shots.

Takeaways Stars: No matter the result, it was a good day because they Jake Oettinger to an extension that keeps the No. 1 goaltender under contract through 2033.

Capitals: Alex Ovechkin was one of the most noticeable and effective players on the ice even thought he did not register a point.

Key moment Martin Fehervary blocked multiple shots in the final couple of minutes to allow the Capitals to hold on when the Stars were desperately trying to tie it.

Key stat Defenseman John Carlson played just under 25 minutes after getting 27 minutes of ice time Tuesday against Vegas.

Up next While the Stars return home to face Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday, the Capitals visit the New Jersey Devils that night in already the Metropolitan Division rivals' second game this season.

Regular Season Series

WSH leads series 1-0

Scoring Summary

Goal 1st Period 12:19 Colin Blackwell Goal (1) Backhand, assists: Oskar Bäck (1)
Goal 2nd Period 0:55 Tom Wilson Goal (3) Snap Shot, assists: Pierre-Luc Dubois (2), Connor McMichael (2)
Goal 2nd Period 6:15 Dylan Strome Goal (2) Snap Shot, assists: John Carlson (3), Aliaksei Protas (1)
Goal 2nd Period 13:09 Jason Robertson Goal (2) Wrist Shot, assists: Roope Hintz (2), Wyatt Johnston (4)
Goal 2nd Period 17:19 Taylor Raddysh Goal (1) Wrist Shot, assists: none

Statistics

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12 Blocked Shots 26
10 Hits 26
3 Takeaways 4
24 Shots 26
0 Power Play Goals 0
4 Power Play Opportunities 5
0.0 Power Play Percentage 0.0
1 Short Handed Goals 0
0 Shootout Goals 0
31 Faceoffs Won 28
52.5 Faceoff Win Percent 47.5
17 Giveaways 16
5 Total Penalties 4
10 Penalty Minutes 8
Washington Capitals Washington Capitals Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Jordan Kyrou, RW Out Jun 23
Rasmus Sandin, D Out Apr 22
Pierre-Luc Dubois, LW Out Apr 16
Charlie Lindgren, G Out Apr 14
Eriks Mateiko, LW Out Jan 13
Dallas Stars Dallas Stars Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Roope Hintz, C Out May 4
Tyler Seguin, C Injured Reserve May 4
Arttu Hyry, RW Out Apr 30
Nils Lundkvist, D Out Apr 29

Game Information

Capital One Arena

Location: Washington, DC
Attendance: 17,034 | Capacity:

2025-26 Central Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/col.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Colorado 55 16 121 11
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/dal.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Dallas 50 20 112 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/min.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Minnesota 46 24 104 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/uta.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Utah 43 33 92 6
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/stl.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">St. Louis 37 33 86 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/nsh.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Nashville 38 34 86 10
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/wpg.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Winnipeg 35 35 82 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/chi.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Chicago 29 39 72 14

2025-26 Metropolitan Division Standings

TEAM W L PTS OTL
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/car.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Carolina 53 22 113 7
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/pit.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Pittsburgh 41 25 98 16
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/phi.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Philadelphia 43 27 98 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/wsh.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Washington 43 30 95 9
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/cbj.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">Columbus 40 30 92 12
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/nyi.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">NY Islanders 43 34 91 5
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/nj.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">New Jersey 42 37 87 3
<img src="https://a.espncdn.com/i/teamlogos/nhl/500/nyr.png" style="padding: 0 4px; width: 25px; vertical-align: inherit;">NY Rangers 34 39 77 9
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