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Match Report

Capitals slip past Ducks on Alex Ovechkin tiebreaker

Alex Ovechkin scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period, and the Washington Capitals kept up their playoff push with a 3-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday 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 ANA
13
Blocked Shots
13
25
Hits
33
4
Takeaways
3
30
Shots
45
2
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
5
66.7
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
35
Faceoffs Won
37
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
6
Giveaways
4
5
Total Penalties
4
10
Penalty Minutes
8

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

WSH Last 5 matchups ANA
  1. 3 Final 2014-03-19 @ ANA 2
  2. 2 Final 2013-12-24 @ WSH 3

Injuries

Anaheim Ducks

  • Ryan Poehling Injured Reserve
  • Ian Moore Injured Reserve
  • A.J. Greer Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve

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