NHL Highlights: Oilers and Capitals Secure Key Wins Amid Injury Concerns

The Edmonton Oilers secured a vital 3-1 victory against the Boston Bruins, with Connor McDavid showcasing his brilliance by scoring a short-handed goal and assisting on Ryan Nugent-Hopkins' power-play goal.

However, the victory was marred by the early exit of goalie Tristan Jarry, who left the game with a lower-body injury after stopping 12 of 13 shots. Calvin Pickard stepped in as relief, making 12 saves.

Jarry, who was recently acquired from the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been critical to the Oilers' success this season, posting an 11-3-1 record. Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals achieved a significant milestone by shutting out the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-0, marking the Leafs' first shutout in 71 games.

Jakob Chychrun scored twice, while Logan Thompson secured his second shutout of the season with 22 saves. The Capitals' win extends their strong performance against the Maple Leafs, having won four straight matchups.

This win underscores the Capitals' resilience amid their ongoing campaign. The Oilers now face uncertainty as they prepare for their upcoming games without clarity on Jarry's injury status, which could have implications for their playoff aspirations.