Don't look now, but the Capitals are heating up.

After going the entire month of February without a regulation win on its home ice, Washington has won three straight including victories over the division-leading Carolina Hurricanes and Calgary Flames. An improved power play coupled with the return of goalie Vitek Vanecek from injury has given the Capitals life in the race for playoff seeding.

History will be on the line Wednesday in Edmonton, where Alex Ovechkin will be looking to move past Jaromir Jagr for sole possession of third place on the all-time scoring list while Nicklas Backstrom sits two points shy of 1,000 for his career.

The Oilers, meanwhile, are three points behind the Dallas Stars for the second Wild Card spot in the West. The Oilers have lost three in a row and six of their last eight games dating back to Feb. 20.

Here’s everything you need to know before puck drop.

CAPITALS VS. OILERS HOW TO WATCH

What: Washington Capitals vs. Edmonton Oilers

Where: Rogers Place, Edmonton, Alberta (Canada)

When: Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 8 p.m. ET

TV Channel: Capitals vs. Oilers will be broadcast on TNT

Live Stream: You can live stream Capitals vs. Oilers on the TNT Live Stream site

CAPITALS VS. OILERS TV SCHEDULE

8 p.m.: Capitals vs. Oilers (LIVE) on TNT

CAPITALS VS. OILERS WHAT TO WATCH

From NBC Sports Washington's Andrew Gillis:

"The Capitals' stars made history, but the role players helped get the win with a pair of goals in the third from Anthony Mantha and Nic Dowd to put Washington ahead for good in a massive one-goal victory. It was Mantha who tied the game after a strong night for the second-line winger and Dowd who put the team ahead after momentum was seized." Read more.

Also from NBC Sports Washington's Bijan Todd:

"For the last half of the Calgary game, Washington looked like the deepest, grittiest, most motivated, best-coached team in hockey. They had a chance to prove not only that they belong in the upper echelon of the NHL standings, but that they can make a real splash at the end of the regular season and into the playoffs. They did just that." Read more.

CAPITALS VS. OILERS PLAYERS TO WATCH

Capitals: Tom Wilson, RW (18 goals, 21 assists in 54 games): Tom Wilson is on pace to shatter his career highs of 22 goals and 44 points, putting together an All-Star campaign that's helped Washington whether extended absences for Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie and Anthony Mantha.

Oilers: Leon Draisaitl, C (38 goals, 41 assists in 57 games): Connor McDavid is the best player in the world, but Leon Draisaitl isn't too far behind. The Oilers' struggles have been one of the biggest storylines in the NHL this season given their star power. Even amid their disappointing play, however, Draisaitl is always a threat to score.