Both teams entered the game struggling, but the Oilers defense and goal tending once again let them down as they allowed all four scores in the first 34:00 of the game.
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Capitals were led by center Nicklas Backstrom with three assists and All-Star Alex Ovechkin added one goal and an assist to help the squad improve to 2-4 on the year. Goalie Braden Holtby played a solid game, allowing just two goals to the high scoring Edmonton squad and stopping 28 shots.
Edmonton started youngster Jason LaBarbera in net, but the move wasn't a success as he allowed all four goals on just 20 shot attempts. Boyd Gordan and Will Acton scored for the Oilers, but the loss now has the team at 1-4-1 and they have allowed 29 goals in those six contests.
