NHL-leading Alex Ovechkin scores 2 in first to help Caps drop Ducks
Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the first period to take over the NHL lead in goals, sending the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
5
Anaheim Ducks
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| ANA | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Play by Play
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Penalty 19:29
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Missed 17:50 5-3
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Missed 15:54 5-3
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Missed 15:27 5-3
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Goal 9:42 5-3
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Missed 9:06 4-3
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Penalty 3:37
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Penalty 0:46
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Penalty 17:57
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Missed 17:49 4-3
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Missed 17:00 4-3
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Penalty 16:30
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Missed 16:27 4-3
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Missed 16:23 4-3
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Missed 14:38 4-3
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Missed 14:31 4-3
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Missed 14:16 4-3
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Missed 14:01 4-3
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Goal 12:13 4-3
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Missed 11:41 4-2
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Missed 11:35 4-2
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Missed 11:13 4-2
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Missed 10:41 4-2
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Goal 9:04 4-2
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Missed 8:15 3-2
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Missed 7:57 3-2
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Missed 5:15 3-2
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Goal 3:27 3-2
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Missed 3:12 2-2
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Missed 18:12 2-2
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Missed 16:36 2-2
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Penalty 15:58
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Missed 15:27 2-2
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Missed 13:57 2-2
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Missed 13:13 2-2
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Penalty 13:09
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Missed 13:00 2-2
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Missed 12:05 2-2
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Missed 11:24 2-2
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Goal 10:26 2-2
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Penalty 9:39
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Penalty 7:54
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Missed 6:46 1-2
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Missed 5:49 1-2
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Goal 5:33 1-2
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Missed 4:54 1-1
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Missed 4:28 1-1
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Missed 4:16 1-1
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Missed 2:20 1-1
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Goal 1:22 1-1
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Goal 1:06 0-1
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End of Game 20:00 5-3
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Period End 20:00 5-3
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Face Off 19:29 5-3
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Penalty 19:29
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Giveaway 19:21 5-3
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Blocked 19:14 5-3
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Face Off 19:07 5-3
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Stoppage 19:07 5-3
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Shot 19:06 5-3
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Hit 18:45 5-3
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Giveaway 18:40 5-3
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Blocked 18:00 5-3
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Missed 17:50 5-3
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Face Off 16:46 5-3
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Stoppage 16:46 5-3
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Face Off 16:38 5-3
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Stoppage 16:38 5-3
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Shot 16:36 5-3
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Hit 16:14 5-3
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Blocked 16:01 5-3
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Face Off 15:56 5-3
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Stoppage 15:56 5-3
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Missed 15:54 5-3
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Blocked 15:41 5-3
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Missed 15:27 5-3
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Blocked 15:05 5-3
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Face Off 14:03 5-3
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Stoppage 14:03 5-3
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Shot 14:02 5-3
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Shot 13:58 5-3
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Takeaway 13:55 5-3
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Shot 13:33 5-3
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Face Off 12:49 5-3
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Stoppage 12:49 5-3
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Shot 12:48 5-3
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Hit 11:51 5-3
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Face Off 11:21 5-3
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Stoppage 11:21 5-3
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Shot 11:15 5-3
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Blocked 10:31 5-3
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Team Stats
WSH
ANA
18
Blocked Shots
11
35
Hits
20
7
Takeaways
1
28
Shots
33
1
Power Play Goals
0
5
Power Play Opportunities
4
20.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
31
Faceoffs Won
25
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
10
Giveaways
9
4
Total Penalties
5
8
Penalty Minutes
10
Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-0
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
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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