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The Edmonton Oilers aim to bounce back from a 6-2 loss when they face the Washington Capitals in the second game of an eight-game homestand.
After a recent string of defeats, it was a different kind of disappointment inside Washington’s dressing room Saturday following a 6-5 loss to the Oilers.
BOTTOM LINE: The Edmonton Oilers and the Washington Capitals square off in a non-conference matchup. Edmonton has gone 12-8-4 at home and 25-19-8 overall. The Oilers are second in the league with 173 total goals (averaging 3.3 per game).
The Capitals couldn't overcome late penalties and the heroics of Connor McDavid in a 6-5 overtime loss to the Oilers.