Tom Wilson, Matt Roy and Pierre-Luc Dubois scored and Logan Thompson made 30 saves during a 3-2 win in Edmonton.

The Washington Capitals made the most of Connor McDavid’s absence on Tuesday night, edging the Edmonton Oilers 3–2 in a close matchup. Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin delivered a witty remark ahead of the game when asked about McDavid’s suspension.

Washington Capitals forward Tom Wilson spoke about the challenge of facing the Edmonton Oilers, who are led by star players Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. Wilson has had a strong season so far.

Connor McDavid made a fair point when he suggested that he and the Edmonton Oilers aren't getting their fair share of power-play opportunities this season.

The one-sided melee lasted nearly 10 seconds before McDavid was finally able to rise up and, with no indication of a penalty forthcoming from the officials, took matters — and his stick — into his own hands, making it one-sided no more.

Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman spoke about the team’s 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals without captain Connor McDavid.

Finn Marceau is a Co-Editor of The Hockey News' Edmonton Oilers site. A native of northern Alberta, Finn has lived in Edmonton since 2018. When he's not writing about hockey, he's watching baseball with his cat, playing video games, or reading about history.

The Edmonton Oilers host the Washington Capitals after Leon Draisaitl's two-goal game against the Vancouver Canucks in the Oilers' 3-2 loss.

Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist as the league-leading Washington Capitals won their fifth game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday night. Tom Wilson and Matt Roy also scored for the Capitals,

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid suspended three games for cross-checking Vancouver's Conor Garland in the head.

Pierre-Luc Dubois had a goal and an assist as the league-leading Washington Capitals won their fifth game in a row, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Tuesday.