Tom Wilson scored the game-winning goal late in the third period and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks, 2-1, on Sunday night. Dylan Strome and Evgeny Kuznetsov also scored for the Capitals, who have now won three straight games for the first time since December 2022.
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson celebrates with defenseman Martin Fehervary after scoring against the San Jose Sharks in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Washington. Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie tries to maneuver the puck past San Jose Sharks center Tomas Hertl in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, in Washington. Washington Capitals right wing T.J.
Dylan Strome and Evgeny Kuznetsov also scored, Alex Ovechkin had two assists, and the Capitals have their longest win streak since also winning three straight last December. Darcy Kuemper stopped 30 shots. Luke Kunin scored for San Jose and Mackenzie Blackwood finished with 39 saves. The Sharks fell to 0-7-2 and have lost 15 straight dating back to last season.
San Jose came out with urgency and piled on the pressure to start the game after being shut out in their previous two outings. Kunin finally ended the Sharks’ 163-minute, 10-second scoreless streak, crashing the net and burying a rebound at the left post to open the scoring at 11:40 of the first period. It marked the seventh time in eight games that Washington gave up the first goal.
Wilson put the Capitals ahead with 4:45 remaining as he crashed the net sent a shot off Sharks defenseman Kyle Burroughs and in. It was Wilson’s second of the season and gave him 300 points for his career. It also extended his point streak to four games.
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