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Leonard and Ovechkin help the Capitals beat the Oilers 7-4

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November 19 2025 06:59 PM

Leonard and Ovechkin help the Capitals beat the Oilers 7-4 | iNFOnews.ca — 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)

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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Leonard and Ovechkin help the Capitals beat the Oilers 7-4 | iNFOnews.ca — 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)

Leonard and Ovechkin help the Capitals beat the Oilers 7-4 | iNFOnews.ca — Edmonton Oilers left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) lunges for the puck against Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) and defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Leonard and Ovechkin help the Capitals beat the Oilers 7-4 | iNFOnews.ca — Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals right wing Justin Sourdif (34) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Leonard and Ovechkin help the Capitals beat the Oilers 7-4 | iNFOnews.ca — Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) and Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) exchange words during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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