Washington Capitals right wing Ryan Leonard (9) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
November 19, 2025 - 12:59 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ryan Leonard had two goals and Alex Ovechkin also scored, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Edmonton Oilers 7-4 on Wednesday night.
John Carlson and Connor McMichael each had three assists for Washington in its second straight win.
Tom Wilson had two empty-net goals, and Logan Thompson stopped 24 shots.
Leonard's fourth goal of the season gave the Capitals a 3-1 lead at 10:34 of the first period. He beat Stuart Skinner again in the second, making it 4-2 at 11:49.
Darnell Nurse had two goals for Edmonton, and Leon Draisaitl had a goal and an assist. Connor McDavid had two assists.
The Oilers dropped to 2-3-0 on a seven-game trip.
Up next
Both teams play again on Thursday night. The Oilers visit the Tampa Bay Lightning, and the Capitals are at the Montreal Canadiens.
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