"Capitals Edge Penguins in Tense Clash Despite Crosby's Heroics and Jarry's Exit"
The Washington Capitals secured a crucial win against the Pittsburgh Penguins, moving back into a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference despite their 26th ranking in goal differential. Alex Ovechkin scored his 830th career goal, inching closer to a record held by Jaromir Jagr. The Capitals' performance was inconsistent, with surprising metrics in scoring chances despite periods of listlessness. Ethan Bear recorded his first point with the team, and Darcy Kuemper made a significant comeback, stopping 33 of 36 shots after two rough starts, contributing greatly to the victory.