Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) fights with Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy (5) during the third period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals right wing Nic Dowd (26) yells on the ice after scoring during the second period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) loses his stick during the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk (57) guards Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) during the third period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals defenseman Martin Fehervary (42) and Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) chase after the puck during the first period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) celebrates with center Dylan Strome (17) after the Capitals defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-2 at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) scores past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom (40) during the second period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals right wing Nic Dowd (26) scores past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom (40) during the third period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates after scoring during the second period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) trips Chicago Blackhawks right wing Taylor Raddysh (11) during the first period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals defenseman Nick Jensen (3) pushes Chicago Blackhawks right wing Taylor Raddysh (11) against the ice during the first period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) kicks the puck into the net past Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. The goal did not count. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals right wing Anthony Mantha (39) scores past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom (40) during the second period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals center Connor McMichael (24) and center Aliaksei Protas (21) celebrate with right wing Anthony Mantha (39) after he scored a goal past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Söderblom (40) during the second period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) handles the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) handles the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) and Washington Capitals defenseman Rasmus Sandin (38) chase after the puck during the first period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) blocks Chicago Blackhawks center Jason Dickinson (16) and defenseman Connor Murphy (5) from making a shot during the third period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) and Chicago Blackhawks right wing MacKenzie Entwistle (58) chase after the puck during the first period at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) skates on the ice during the first period against the Washington Capitals at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) handles the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard (98) stands on the ice during the first period against the Washington Capitals at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Philipp Kurashev (23) celebrates with the bench after scoring during the second period against the Washington Capitals at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)
Chicago Blackhawks center Tyler Johnson (90) passes the puck during the first period against the Washington Capitals at the United Center on Dec. 10, 2023. (Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago Tribune)