A late-game goal by Jared McCann broke a tight 3-3 deadlock in the third period, handing the visiting Seattle Kraken their first victory on home ice this season. The decisive strike came just past the 14-minute mark, shifting momentum in the Kraken’s favor as the Caps fell to a 5-3 defeat. The loss marks the franchise’s first home setback of the campaign, ending a streak of resilience against visiting teams. Fans and analysts will now dissect how the turnaround unfolded and what it signals for the Caps’ remaining schedule.

Jared McCann’s goal at 14:33 of the third period snapped a 3-3 tie and sent the Caps to their first home ice setback of the season on Sunday afternoon, 5-3 to the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena.