The Washington Capitals regained the top position in the NHL standings with a decisive 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, surpassing the Winnipeg Jets in points. While the Jets remain a formidable force with nine consecutive wins, the Capitals now lead their division by 14 points and are 13 points clear of the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren praised the team's camaraderie and competitiveness, and Washington extended their home point streak, solidifying their dominance as the playoffs approach.
"I think we feel really good about our group in general. We have a lot of fun with each other. We're competitive... When we're playing like we did tonight, we're going to be tough to beat."
"Washington's lead over the Eastern Conference is similar, jumping 13 points ahead of the Atlantic Division's Florida Panthers."
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