The Minnesota Wild earned a 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in Washington, ending the Capitals' three-game winning streak. Minnesota struck early with two goals in the first period and never relinquished control.
Wild defenseman Quinn Hughes opened the scoring, and goaltender Jesper Wallstedt turned aside numerous Capitals chances. For Washington, Alex Ovechkin and Tom Wilson tried to spark a comeback but were unable to solve Minnesota's defense.
The win improves Minnesota's record while handing Washington its first loss in four games.
