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Boston Bruins 2
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Match Report

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Alex Ovechkin nets 800th career point, lifts Capitals past Bruins

Ovechkin's 2 goals lift Caps to 4-2 win

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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 BOS
14
Blocked Shots
6
21
Hits
21
10
Takeaways
5
31
Shots
38
2
Power Play Goals
1
6
Power Play Opportunities
5
33.3
Power Play Percentage
20.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
25
Faceoffs Won
38
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
8
Giveaways
3
5
Total Penalties
6
10
Penalty Minutes
12

Head to Head

WSH leads series 1-0

WSH Last 5 matchups BOS
  1. 2 Final 2014-03-29 @ WSH 4
  2. 0 Final 2014-03-07 @ BOS 3
  3. 4 Final 2014-03-01 @ BOS 2

Injuries

Boston Bruins

  • James Hagens Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve

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