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The Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Buffalo Sabres 2-1 in Buffalo, overcoming an early Sabres goal by Sam Carrick and a second-period equalizer by Ryan Leonard. Aliaksei Protas won a scramble below the goal line and fed Jakob Chychrun for the game-winning goal late in regulation, with Charlie Lindgren turning aside lots of Buffalo pressure to seal the win.
Jakob Chychrun scored twice as the Capitals beat the Predators 4-2, with Pierre-Luc Dubois returning to contribute his first goal of the season. John Carlson left early with an injury, and Washington withstood a late Nashville push to cap off the win before the Olympic break.
The Washington Capitals secured their ninth comeback win of the NHL season by defeating the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime, overcoming a 4-2 deficit. Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson were pivotal in the comeback, with Wilson scoring twice. Jakob Chychrun netted the game-winner in overtime. The Capitals lead the league in goals-for percentage when trailing, showcasing their resilience and character, though they acknowledge the need to avoid falling behind. The victory places them just one point behind the New Jersey Devils in the Metropolitan Division.