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Alex Ovechkin scores as Capitals win 50th; clinch playoff berth

Alex Ovechkin scored in overtime and the Washington Capitals picked up their 50th win of the season and became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot as they beat the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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
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Team Stats

CAR WSH
8
Blocked Shots
17
17
Hits
29
10
Takeaways
13
26
Shots
31
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
1
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
20
Faceoffs Won
24
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
4
Giveaways
12
1
Total Penalties
2
2
Penalty Minutes
4

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Injuries

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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