Alex Ovechkin returns from one-game layoff, helps Caps top Sabres
Ovechkin scores in return, Capitals defeat Sabres 6-1
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
1
Washington Capitals
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| WSH | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/26 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | L 3-8 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | L 1-4 | NHL |
| 11/6/26 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ottawa Senators | L 1-2 | NHL |
| 10/31/26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Missed 19:29 1-6
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Goal 17:01 1-6
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Missed 12:47 1-5
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Missed 11:22 1-5
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Penalty 9:15
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Missed 7:08 1-5
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Missed 6:56 1-5
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Missed 6:45 1-5
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Penalty 5:40
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Missed 4:57 1-5
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Missed 4:51 1-5
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Missed 4:16 1-5
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Goal 3:41 1-5
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Penalty 2:07
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Missed 1:56 1-4
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Penalty 1:19
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Penalty 1:19
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Missed 0:50 1-4
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Missed 19:25 1-4
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Penalty 19:21
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Missed 18:56 1-4
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Missed 18:17 1-4
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Missed 18:09 1-4
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Missed 16:34 1-4
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Missed 15:54 1-4
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Goal 13:53 1-4
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Goal 9:31 1-3
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Penalty 9:08
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Missed 7:45 1-2
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Missed 7:30 1-2
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Missed 7:12 1-2
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Missed 7:04 1-2
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Missed 6:49 1-2
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Penalty 6:40
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Goal 5:27 1-2
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Missed 3:50 1-1
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Missed 3:35 1-1
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Missed 3:17 1-1
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Missed 19:52 1-1
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Penalty 12:47
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Missed 11:53 1-1
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Missed 11:04 1-1
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Missed 10:40 1-1
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Missed 8:10 1-1
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Missed 7:59 1-1
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Goal 5:15 1-1
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Missed 4:55 1-0
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Goal 2:35 1-0
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End of Game 20:00 1-6
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Period End 20:00 1-6
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Missed 19:29 1-6
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Shot 19:09 1-6
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Hit 19:05 1-6
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Shot 18:09 1-6
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Blocked 17:57 1-6
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Shot 17:47 1-6
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Face Off 17:01 1-6
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Goal 17:01 1-6
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Shot 17:00 1-5
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Blocked 16:54 1-5
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Face Off 16:52 1-5
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Stoppage 16:52 1-5
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Shot 16:51 1-5
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Blocked 16:38 1-5
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Face Off 16:27 1-5
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Stoppage 16:27 1-5
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Shot 16:27 1-5
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Hit 15:50 1-5
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Blocked 15:40 1-5
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Face Off 15:28 1-5
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Stoppage 15:28 1-5
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Blocked 15:28 1-5
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Face Off 14:34 1-5
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Stoppage 14:34 1-5
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Blocked 14:18 1-5
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Blocked 14:01 1-5
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Face Off 13:59 1-5
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Stoppage 13:59 1-5
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Blocked 13:59 1-5
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Face Off 13:54 1-5
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Stoppage 13:54 1-5
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Shot 13:45 1-5
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Hit 13:36 1-5
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Blocked 13:33 1-5
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Face Off 13:18 1-5
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Stoppage 13:18 1-5
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Face Off 12:47 1-5
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Stoppage 12:47 1-5
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Team Stats
BUF
WSH
20
Blocked Shots
13
28
Hits
20
3
Takeaways
6
17
Shots
45
0
Power Play Goals
2
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
66.7
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
23
Faceoffs Won
40
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
6
Giveaways
6
4
Total Penalties
4
11
Penalty Minutes
11
Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Injured Reserve
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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