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Match Report

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Alex Ovechkin returns, scores twice as Capitals beat Islanders

Alex Ovechkin returned from a shoulder injury to score his 11th and 12th goals of the season, and the Washington Capitals rode a second-period flurry to a 6-2 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 5-2 NHL
11/9/26 @ San Jose Sharks L 2-3 NHL
11/7/26 vs New Jersey Devils L 4-5 NHL
11/5/26 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 3-5 NHL
10/31/26 vs Edmonton Oilers L 0-4 NHL
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Team Stats

NYI WSH
15
Blocked Shots
16
21
Hits
22
4
Takeaways
6
36
Shots
39
0
Power Play Goals
4
5
Power Play Opportunities
6
0.0
Power Play Percentage
66.7
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
38
Faceoffs Won
36
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
3
Giveaways
10
10
Total Penalties
8
44
Penalty Minutes
32

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Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve

New York Islanders

  • Jean-Gabriel Pageau Day-To-Day
  • Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve
  • Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve

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