Capitals Defeat Golden Knights 3-2

Pierre-Luc Dubois scores twice to lead Washington to victory over Vegas

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in a close game. Pierre-Luc Dubois scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Capitals to the win.

Why it matters

The Capitals' victory over the Golden Knights is an important result in the NHL standings, as both teams are competing for playoff positioning in their respective divisions.

The details

Dubois opened the scoring for the Capitals in the first period and added another goal in the second to give Washington a 3-1 lead. Vegas mounted a late comeback attempt in the third period but ultimately fell short, with the Capitals holding on for the 3-2 victory.

  • The game was played on February 28, 2026.

The players

Pierre-Luc Dubois

A forward for the Washington Capitals who scored two goals and had an assist in the game.

Washington Capitals

The NHL team that defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in this game.

Vegas Golden Knights

The NHL team that lost to the Washington Capitals 3-2 in this game.

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The takeaway

The Capitals' victory over the Golden Knights was an important result that could have implications for the playoff race in the NHL.