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In a closely contested matchup on February 1, 2025, the Washington Capitals faced off against the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena. The game showcased the top teams from the Eastern and Western Conferences, with Logan Thompson starting as goalie for the Capitals against the Jets' Connor Hellebuyck. The Capitals initially fell behind, trailing 2-0 after the first period due to goals from Cole Perfetti and Dylan Samberg. However, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Taylor Raddysh scored for the Capitals, bringing the score to 3-2 by the end of the second period. The game continued to be competitive, with Josh Morrissey scoring for the Jets early in the third period, extending their lead to 4-2. The Capitals rallied back, with Tom Wilson and Alex Ovechkin scoring to tie the game at 4-4, forcing overtime. Ultimately, Josh Morrissey secured the victory for the Jets with a goal in overtime, leading to a final score of 5-4. Despite the loss, the Capitals maintained their point streak, having earned at least one point in 15 of their last 16 games.