Quite a bit has factored into Dubois' success, as he's playing in a top-6 role and finding chemistry alongside the likes of Tom Wilson, Aliaksei Protas and Connor McMichael, while also taking on more responsibility in his own end by going up against opponents' top lines.

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.

WASHINGTON -- Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game with 41 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the Washington Capitals past the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 at Capital One Arena on Wednesday.