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Montreal Canadiens 0
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Alex Ovechkin scores in return, helps Capitals snap 7-game skid

Alex Ovechkin returned from an injury that sidelined him two games to start a four-goal second period as the Washington Capitals ended a seven-game winless run with a 5-0 victory over the slumping Montreal Canadiens on Saturday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 @ New Jersey Devils L 2-5 NHL
11/10/26 @ Ottawa Senators W 3-2 NHL
11/7/26 vs Florida Panthers W 4-3 NHL
11/3/26 vs Dallas Stars L 5-6 NHL
11/1/26 vs Minnesota Wild L 1-5 NHL
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Team Stats

WSH MTL
20
Blocked Shots
16
8
Hits
29
2
Takeaways
6
34
Shots
21
0
Power Play Goals
0
8
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
25
Faceoffs Won
36
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
7
Giveaways
3
5
Total Penalties
10
13
Penalty Minutes
41

Head to Head

WSH wins series 2-1

WSH Last 5 matchups MTL
  1. 5 Final 2014-01-26 @ MTL 0
  2. 3 Final/SO 2013-11-29 @ WSH 2
  3. 2 Final 2013-11-23 @ WSH 3

Injuries

Montreal Canadiens

  • Chris Kreider Day-To-Day
  • Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve
  • Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
  • Bryce Pickford Injured Reserve
  • Lucas Condotta Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve

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