The Washington Capitals experienced a disappointing 3-1 loss to the Calgary Flames, marking the end of their impressive point streak at Capital One Arena. The game started poorly for the Caps, with Calgary dominating the first period, outshooting Washington 15-5, and scoring two quick goals. Although the Capitals improved their performance in the second period by outshooting the Flames and showcasing grit, they struggled to capitalize on their chances against Calgary's goalie, Dan Vladar. Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal in the third period was a bright spot, as it marked his 30th goal of the season and his 19th consecutive season achieving this milestone, making him just 12 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record.Despite Ovechkin's efforts, which provided a momentary spark for the team, the Capitals could not maintain the momentum, ultimately allowing Jonathan Huberdeau to score a late goal to seal the Flames' victory. This game not only concluded the Capitals' 16-game point streak but also marked Logan Thompson's third regulation loss of the season. The matchup held additional significance for Ovechkin and Flames goaltender Dan Vladar, with a unique history between them adding a layer of rivalry to the encounter. Looking ahead, the Capitals will need to regroup and address the challenges they faced in this game as they prepare for their next matchup.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedNow, you can speed up your hiring process with a $75 Sponsored Job Credit. Just go to Indeed.com/LOCKEDON right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on this podcast. Terms and conditions apply.Trade CoffeeGet 40% off your first order with Trade at drinktrade.com/lockedonnhl. Wonderful PistachiosGet snackin’ and get crackin’ with the snack that packs a protein punch. Visit WonderfulPistachios.com to learn more!  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now, new FanDuel customers can get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in Bonus Bets if your first FIVE DOLLAR bet wins! FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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