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Caps Edge Past Canucks on Road, Face Flames Next

The Washington Capitals’ extended West Coast road swing may have started on a sour note, but they managed to salvage the trip with a pair of hard-fought victories against the Seattle Kraken and Vancouver Canucks. While the Caps were outscored 12-6 over the five-game stretch, their resilience shone through as they headed into the final game against the Calgary Flames with a modest two-game winning streak. Saturday’s 2-1 triumph over the Canucks was particularly impressive, given Vancouver’s formidable 21-7-4 home record and the added significance of T.