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Alex Ovechkin scores No. 51 in Capitals' shutout of Blackhawks

Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 51st goal to help lead the Washington Capitals to a low-intensity 4-0 rout of the coasting Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night in a game between teams whose postseason fates had already been decided.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/12/26 vs Buffalo Sabres W 3-2 NHL
11/7/26 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 2-9 NHL
11/5/26 @ Tampa Bay Lightning L 1-4 NHL
11/4/26 @ Florida Panthers L 3-5 NHL
11/2/26 vs Colorado Avalanche L 2-5 NHL
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Team Stats

CHI WSH
12
Blocked Shots
15
7
Hits
14
4
Takeaways
15
34
Shots
27
0
Power Play Goals
1
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
17
Faceoffs Won
27
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
7
Giveaways
3
2
Total Penalties
2
4
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

CHI Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 0 Final 2014-04-11 @ WSH 4
  2. 6 Final 2013-10-02 @ CHI 4

Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve

Chicago Blackhawks

  • Bowen Byram Injured Reserve

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