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Caps Cruise to 5-1 Win Over Blackhawks

Washington Capitals Dominate Chicago Blackhawks in 5-1 Victory The Washington Capitals secured a resounding 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, ending Chicagos four-game winning streak. Alex Ovechkin scored his 19th goal of the season, while Connor McMichael contributed a goal and an assist. The Capitals received solid support from John Carlson, Martin Fehervary, and Ryan Leonard, each with two assists. Goalie Logan Thompson made 23 saves for his first win in five starts. On the other side, the Blackhawks suffered a setback, falling to 18-19-7. Oliver Moore scored their only goal on the power play, and rookie Drew Commesso made 19 saves in his second NHL start. Despite Connor Bedards return from injury, he finished the game pointless. The Blackhawks were also missing key players due to illness, including goalies Spencer Knight and Arvid Soderblom, forward Ilya Mikheyev, and defenseman Louis Crevier. Checkout Solipillow.com

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