Capitals Extend Winning Streak! 71 POINTS! Protas Excels, Ovechkin Approaches History, and NCAA Stars Shine

The Washington Capitals celebrated their sixth consecutive victory with a 3-0 win against the Seattle Kraken, marking their first six-game winning streak in nearly four years and solidifying a 12-game point streak. Key players like Aliaksei Protas, who scored twice to reach a personal milestone of 20 goals, and Pierre-Luc Dubois, who contributed with assists, drove the team's success. Captain Alex Ovechkin added an empty-net goal, further closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. Meanwhile, goaltender Charlie Lindgren earned his first shutout of the season, showcasing a strong defensive performance. In the hockey community, Logan Thompson's exclusion from Canada's 4 Nations Face-Off roster raised eyebrows, especially given his impressive stats this season, while college prospects Ryan Leonard and Cole Hutson were nominated for the prestigious Hobey Baker Award, highlighting their impressive performances in NCAA hockey.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SelectQuoteGet the right life insurance for you, for less, at SelectQuote.com/LOCKEDONNHL.  GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelFrom the first whistle to the final drive, FanDuel makes the NFL Playoffs even more exciting! Right now, new customers can bet FIVE DOLLARS and get THREE HUNDRED BUCKS in BONUS BETS – if you win your first bet! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.