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Hendrix Lapierre Ends 90-Game Goal Drought in Capitals’ 3-1 Win over Flames

Hendrix Lapierre scored his first NHL goal in 90 games as Washington ended a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over Calgary.

  • On Jan. 23, 2026, the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 as Hendrix Lapierre ended a 90-game goal drought, snapping a four-game losing streak.
  • After a board battle won by Justin Sourdif, Aliaksei Protas scored the go-ahead goal in the third on a rebound after Devin Cooley slid left and the puck squirted out to him.
  • Logan Thompson made 25 saves and was named to Canada's Olympic team with Tom Wilson, while Alex Ovechkin leads Washington in road goals and points with 12 goals and 15 assists.
  • On Saturday the Capitals travel to Edmonton, while the Flames host Anaheim on Sunday night.
  • Calgary answered with a power-play goal, though Washington's penalty kill stayed perfect, going 3-0 and not allowing a power-play goal in five straight games and 12 of Calgary’s last 13.
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Hendrix Lapierre ends 90-game goal drought in Capitals’ 3-1 win over Flames

Hendrix Lapierre ended a 90-game goal drought, Alex Ovechkin had an empty-netter and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1 on Friday night to end a four-game losing streak.

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Hendrix Lapierre ends 90-game scoring drought in Capitals’ 3-1 win over Flames

CALGARY - Hendrix Lapierre ended a run of 90 NHL games without a goal by scoring for the Washington Capitals in a 3-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Friday.

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Hendrix Lapierre ends 90-game scoring drought in Capitals' 3-1 win over Flames

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