Credit: Washington Capitals goaltender Charlie Lindgren (79) looks on after a goal scored by Minnesota Wild right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Capitals take on the Maple Leafs on losing streak

Kaprizov, Tarasenko, Gustavsson help Wild stay hot with 5-0 victory over Capitals

Wild host the Capitals after Kaprizov’s 2-goal game

Hurricanes’ Brandon Bussi becomes fastest goalie to reach 10 wins, denying Capitals in a shootout

Hurricanes top Capitals 3-2 in SO in a matchup of the top teams in the Eastern Conference standings

Capitals place goalie Charlie Lindgren, forward Ryan Leonard on injured reserve