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Washington Capitals 4
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Match Report

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Nicklas Backstrom notches 3 points, Alex Ovechkin scores in Caps win

Nicklas Backstrom had a goal and two assists, leading the Washington Capitals and fill-in goalie Philipp Grubauer past the New York Islanders 4-3 Friday night to even their first-round series.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/9/26 @ San Jose Sharks L 2-3 NHL
11/7/26 vs New Jersey Devils L 4-5 NHL
11/5/26 vs Carolina Hurricanes L 3-5 NHL
10/31/26 vs Edmonton Oilers L 0-4 NHL
10/29/26 @ Minnesota Wild W 4-3 NHL
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Team Stats

NYI WSH
27
Blocked Shots
11
38
Hits
59
4
Takeaways
2
21
Shots
35
0
Power Play Goals
1
1
Power Play Opportunities
1
0.0
Power Play Percentage
100.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
27
Faceoffs Won
28
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
14
Giveaways
10
1
Total Penalties
1
2
Penalty Minutes
2

Head to Head

Series tied 2-2

NYI Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 2 Final/SO 2015-02-21 @ WSH 3
  2. 4 Final/OT 2014-12-30 @ NYI 3
  3. 2 Final 2014-11-28 @ WSH 5
  4. 3 Final/OT 2014-11-27 @ NYI 2

Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve

New York Islanders

  • Jean-Gabriel Pageau Out
  • Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve
  • Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve

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