But the Capitals were expecting the game to be “a little bit nasty,” as Coach Spencer Carbery put it after his team won, 2-1, in overtime behind two goals from center Pierre-Luc Dubois, who was at the center of the high-emotion proceedings throughout the night.

Pierre-Luc Dubois scored twice, including the game-winner with 41 seconds left in overtime, as the Washington Capitals defeated the visiting Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.

This game started with some stupidity from both the Capitals and the officials. Pierre-Luc Dubois was called for a lazy hooking penalty on Quinn Hughes, which led to PLD getting frustrated and going right back at the Canucks’ captain with a couple of stick swings.

Pierre-Luc Dubois scores two and the game-winner as the Washington Capitals defeat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 in overtime.

Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game late in overtime, Logan Thompson made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Wednesday night despite another sluggish performance.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Vancouver Canucks vs. Washington Capitals NHL game to be played on January 8, 2025 on ESPN.

Capitals star Pierre-Luc Dubois spoke with the media after a two-goal performance against the Canucks on Wednesday.