National Hockey League

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Match Report

Alex Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals beat Islanders 6-2

Alex Ovechkin scored twice to help the Washington Capitals beat the New York Islanders 6-2 on Sunday in the NHL's preseason finale.

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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
10
Blocked Shots
19
16
Hits
17
4
Takeaways
6
24
Shots
26
0
Power Play Goals
3
3
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
75.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
22
Faceoffs Won
29
43.1
Faceoff Win Percent
56.9
7
Giveaways
12
5
Total Penalties
4
10
Penalty Minutes
8

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

New York Islanders

  • Matias Maccelli Injured Reserve
  • Mathew Barzal Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Pulock Out
  • Calum Ritchie Injured Reserve
  • Alexander Romanov Injured Reserve

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