McMichael and Ovechkin score as the Capitals beat the depleted Blackhawks 5-1
Connor McMichael had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals snapped Chicago's four-game win streak with a 5-1 over the depleted Blackhawks.
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Connor McMichael had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals snapped Chicago's four-game win streak with a 5-1 over the depleted Blackhawks.
Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard is back after missing 12 games with a right shoulder injury.
Ryan Donato and Teuvo Teravainen scored for Chicago in regulation, and Dylan Strome and Ryan Leonard scored for the Capitals. Leonard tied it with 8:42 left in the third period.
Tyler Bertuzzi, Frank Nazar and Philipp Kurashev scored for the last-place Blackhawks, and Spencer Knight allowed four goals on 28 shots.
Donato skated out of the right corner and stuffed a shot past Logan Thompson to hand Washington a second straight loss for only the second time this season.
NHL rookie scoring leader Connor Bedard assisted on both Chicago goals, and Arvid Söderblom had 23 saves.
The 'Hawks were coming off a 5-0 loss at Colorado on Monday night.
Jonathan Toews, Max Domi and Tyler Johnson scored for the Blackhawks, and Mrazek finished with 23 saves.