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Edmonton Oilers vs Washington Capitals Recap - Capitals Win 7-4
Washington got a pair of goals from Tom Wilson as the Capitals skated to a 7-4 victory over Edmonton on Wednesday at Capital One Arena.
Washington won as a -116 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played OVER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.
Tom Wilson(2), Ryan Leonard(2), Alex Ovechkin, Aliaksei Protas, and Anthony Beauvillier each scored for the Capitals in the victory. Protas opened the scoring for Washington.
Logan Thompson stopped 24 of 28 Edmonton shots in the victory.
Edmonton got goals from Darnell Nurse(2), David Tomasek, and Leon Draisaitl in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Stuart Skinner stopped 14 of 19 shots for the Oilers, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.
Washington scored 0 times on 1 chances on the power play, while Edmonton went 1-for-3 with the man advantage.
Edmonton outshot Washington 28-21 in the game.
Washington looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Canadiens. The Oilers will aim to get back on the winning track at Tampa Bay.