Capitals beat Oilers to extend home winning streak to 13
WASHINGTON — Without their usual offensive dominance at home and missing several key regulars, the Washington Capitals kept the puck almost all night and kept their home winning streak alive.
Justin Williams and Tom Wilson scored and Braden Holtby made 30 saves as the Capitals beat the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 on Friday night to tie their franchise record with their 13th consecutive home victory. Washington’s run of scoring five-plus goals at home ended at 11, but in shutting down Connor McDavid and Co., the top team in the NHL showed it can win yet another way.
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“It’s just important to play these types of games when you’re going to be without players,” said Williams, whose 19th goal of the season was the game-winner with 13:12 left. “It’s good to see us rise to the challenge, and we don’t have to score five goals every game here at home.”