Alex Ovechkin scores in 3rd straight game as Capitals down Devils
Alex Ovechkin scored in his third straight game, Braden Holtby made 26 saves and the Washington Capitals beat New Jersey 6-2 on Thursday night, handing the Devils their first loss.
National Hockey League
FINAL
New Jersey Devils
2
Washington Capitals
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WSH | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/10/26 | @ Winnipeg Jets | L 2-4 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | @ Toronto Maple Leafs | W 4-0 | NHL |
| 11/7/26 | @ New York Islanders | W 5-4 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | vs St. Louis Blues | W 5-4 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | vs Edmonton Oilers | W 4-3 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Missed 14:47 2-6
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Penalty 14:39
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Missed 12:06 2-6
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Missed 9:30 2-6
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Goal 8:55 2-6
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Penalty 7:26
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Missed 6:08 2-5
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Penalty 5:36
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Missed 4:48 2-5
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Missed 3:31 2-5
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Goal 3:25 2-5
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Missed 3:07 2-4
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Goal 0:56 2-4
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Missed 15:09 2-3
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Missed 13:07 2-3
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Missed 13:01 2-3
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Missed 12:35 2-3
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Missed 11:27 2-3
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Penalty 11:15
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Missed 11:01 2-3
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Missed 7:40 2-3
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Missed 7:01 2-3
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Goal 6:18 2-3
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Missed 3:04 2-2
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Penalty 1:21
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Penalty 18:39
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Goal 16:36 2-2
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Penalty 13:09
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Goal 11:02 1-2
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Goal 10:15 1-1
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Missed 7:15 0-1
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Missed 4:01 0-1
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Penalty 1:57
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Missed 1:05 0-1
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Goal 0:34 0-1
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Missed 0:21 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 2-6
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Period End 20:00 2-6
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Face Off 19:19 2-6
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Stoppage 19:19 2-6
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Hit 19:15 2-6
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Blocked 18:37 2-6
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Takeaway 18:06 2-6
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Blocked 17:46 2-6
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Face Off 17:34 2-6
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Stoppage 17:34 2-6
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Face Off 17:19 2-6
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Stoppage 17:19 2-6
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Blocked 17:13 2-6
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Blocked 17:05 2-6
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Hit 16:17 2-6
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Shot 15:08 2-6
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Hit 14:50 2-6
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Missed 14:47 2-6
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Face Off 14:39 2-6
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Penalty 14:39
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Hit 13:29 2-6
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Shot 13:12 2-6
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Face Off 13:05 2-6
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Stoppage 13:05 2-6
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Shot 12:52 2-6
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Shot 12:11 2-6
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Missed 12:06 2-6
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Hit 11:58 2-6
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Hit 11:29 2-6
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Hit 11:06 2-6
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Hit 11:01 2-6
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Takeaway 10:55 2-6
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Takeaway 10:50 2-6
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Giveaway 10:40 2-6
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Face Off 10:22 2-6
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Stoppage 10:22 2-6
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Shot 10:22 2-6
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Face Off 10:06 2-6
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Stoppage 10:06 2-6
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Shot 10:06 2-6
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Team Stats
NJ
WSH
13
Blocked Shots
18
22
Hits
22
4
Takeaways
8
28
Shots
33
0
Power Play Goals
1
3
Power Play Opportunities
5
0.0
Power Play Percentage
20.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
37
Faceoffs Won
32
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
5
Giveaways
5
5
Total Penalties
3
10
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
New Jersey Devils
- Johnathan Kovacevic Out
- Brett Pesce Out
- Anthony Mantha Injured Reserve
- Seamus Casey Injured Reserve
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