National Hockey League

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Washington Capitals 1
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Match Report

Sharks overcome Alex Ovechkin's league-best 33rd goal, win in SO

Sharks defeat Capitals 2-1 in shootout

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/11/26 vs Pittsburgh Penguins L 2-3 NHL
11/9/26 vs New York Islanders W 3-2 NHL
11/7/26 @ Dallas Stars L 3-4 NHL
11/6/26 @ Minnesota Wild L 1-4 NHL
11/4/26 @ Los Angeles Kings L 2-7 NHL
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Team Stats

SJ WSH
21
Blocked Shots
18
30
Hits
26
10
Takeaways
8
29
Shots
36
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
1
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
1
Shootout Goals
0
33
Faceoffs Won
33
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
7
Giveaways
8
3
Total Penalties
2
17
Penalty Minutes
7

Head to Head

SJ leads series 1-0

SJ Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 2 Final/SO 2014-03-23 @ SJ 3
  2. 2 Final/SO 2014-01-15 @ WSH 1

Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve

San Jose Sharks

  • Igor Chernyshov Injured Reserve
  • Quentin Musty Injured Reserve
  • Kyle Keyser Injured Reserve

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