US EditionMcDavid Scores in OT, Bouchard Nets Hat Trick as Oilers Edge Capitals 6
- On Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals in Edmonton.
- Washington got off to a slow start, registering no shot on goal until the final minute of the first period, while Capitals defenceman Rasmus Sandin was hurt blocking a shot and missed the rest of the game.
- On Bouchard's second goal, Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton Oilers forward, registered his 600th regular-season assist, becoming the fourth player in franchise history with 600 assists after McDavid, Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier.
- The goaltending change mattered as Connor Ingram gave up three goals on 12 shots before Tristan Jarry made 13 saves, leaving the Oilers at 26-19-8 and Capitals 25-21-7, with Washington 1-4-0 in last five games.
- The Oilers host the Anaheim Ducks on Monday, while the Capitals visit the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday.
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McDavid scores in OT, Bouchard nets hat trick as Oilers edge Capitals 6
Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime, Evan Bouchard had his first NHL hat trick and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers held on for a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals on Saturday night. Bouchard’s six-point game came in his 400th regular-season contest. McDavid had a goal and three assists in regulation, Zach Hyman scored and Leon Draisaitl contributed three assists for the Oilers. Edmonton netminder Connor Ingram gave up three …
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McDavid scores in OT, Bouchard nets hat trick as Oilers edge Capitals 6-5
Connor McDavid scored 46 seconds into overtime, Evan Bouchard had his first NHL hat trick and three assists, and the Edmonton Oilers held on for a 6-5 win over the Washington Capitals.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Oilers score late goal to force OT, rally past Capitals
Zach Hyman tied the game with 32 seconds left in regulation and Connor McDavid scored 47 seconds into overtime to lift the Edmonton Oilers to a 6-5 win against the visiting Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
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