Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom records goal, 2 assists in first game back
Nicklas Backstrom had a goal and two assists in his season debut to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Carolina Hurricanes
1
Washington Capitals
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Chicago Blackhawks | W 9-2 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | @ New York Islanders | W 5-3 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | @ Nashville Predators | L 1-4 | NHL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Winnipeg Jets | W 7-0 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Penalty 19:50
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Penalty 19:50
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Missed 17:32 1-4
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Goal 16:11 1-4
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Penalty 10:09
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Goal 9:43 1-3
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Missed 9:36 1-2
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Penalty 9:30
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Missed 8:52 1-2
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Goal 7:45 1-2
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Missed 5:41 0-2
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Missed 4:02 0-2
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Missed 2:01 0-2
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Goal 1:38 0-2
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Missed 0:44 0-1
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Missed 16:21 0-1
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Missed 13:30 0-1
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Missed 8:53 0-1
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Penalty 6:18
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Penalty 4:56
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Missed 1:51 0-1
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Missed 16:58 0-1
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Penalty 16:51
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Goal 15:57 0-1
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Missed 14:41 0-0
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Penalty 14:14
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Missed 5:23 0-0
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Missed 4:56 0-0
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Missed 2:28 0-0
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Missed 1:43 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 1-4
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Period End 20:00 1-4
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Face Off 19:50 1-4
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Penalty 19:50
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Penalty 19:50
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Hit 19:32 1-4
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Hit 18:04 1-4
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Missed 17:32 1-4
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Face Off 17:21 1-4
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Stoppage 17:21 1-4
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Hit 17:02 1-4
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Blocked 16:39 1-4
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Takeaway 16:27 1-4
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Face Off 16:11 1-4
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Goal 16:11 1-4
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Hit 16:08 1-3
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Hit 15:54 1-3
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Takeaway 15:50 1-3
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Takeaway 15:46 1-3
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Hit 14:57 1-3
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Blocked 14:41 1-3
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Blocked 14:08 1-3
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Face Off 13:39 1-3
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Stoppage 13:39 1-3
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Blocked 13:30 1-3
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Takeaway 13:04 1-3
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Blocked 11:50 1-3
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Shot 11:13 1-3
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Face Off 10:43 1-3
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Stoppage 10:43 1-3
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Shot 10:42 1-3
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Shot 10:24 1-3
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Face Off 10:09 1-3
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Penalty 10:09
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Blocked 10:08 1-3
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Face Off 9:43 1-3
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Goal 9:43 1-3
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Face Off 9:37 1-2
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Stoppage 9:37 1-2
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Missed 9:36 1-2
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Team Stats
CAR
WSH
10
Blocked Shots
19
16
Hits
19
7
Takeaways
15
19
Shots
34
0
Power Play Goals
2
4
Power Play Opportunities
2
0.0
Power Play Percentage
100.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
31
Faceoffs Won
29
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
12
Giveaways
15
3
Total Penalties
5
6
Penalty Minutes
10
Head to Head
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Washington Capitals
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
Carolina Hurricanes
- William Carrier Day-To-Day
- Jordan Staal Injured Reserve
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