National Hockey League

FINAL
Washington Capitals 6
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Columbus Blue Jackets 3
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WSH2316
CBJ1113
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Match Report

Backstrom, Ovechkin power 1st-place Caps past Blue Jackets

Nicklas Backstrom scored twice, Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist and Braden Holtby earned his league-leading 30th win to lift the NHL-best Washington Capitals past the last-place Columbus B

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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
10/29/26 @ Nashville Predators W 4-3 NHL
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Team Stats

WSH CBJ
22
Blocked Shots
17
17
Hits
27
4
Takeaways
6
28
Shots
35
2
Power Play Goals
1
2
Power Play Opportunities
3
100.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
29
Faceoffs Won
34
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
1
Giveaways
8
5
Total Penalties
3
13
Penalty Minutes
11

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Injuries

Columbus Blue Jackets

Washington Capitals

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

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