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Match Report

Alex Ovechkin sets tone as Capitals beat Pens, cut series deficit to 3-2

Alex Ovechkin scored a power-play goal and assisted on another, Braden Holtby made 30 saves, and the Capitals beat the Penguins 3-1 on Saturday night in Game 5 to stave off elimination.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/8/26 @ Anaheim Ducks L 2-5 NHL
11/7/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 5-2 NHL
11/5/26 vs Boston Bruins L 2-6 NHL
11/3/26 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 2-3 NHL
10/31/26 @ Montreal Canadiens L 4-5 NHL
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Team Stats

PIT WSH
16
Blocked Shots
19
28
Hits
26
10
Takeaways
11
31
Shots
19
1
Power Play Goals
2
2
Power Play Opportunities
5
50.0
Power Play Percentage
40.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
30
Faceoffs Won
31
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
14
Giveaways
13
5
Total Penalties
3
10
Penalty Minutes
6

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Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Ville Koivunen Day-To-Day
  • Elmer Soderblom Injured Reserve
  • Bryan Rust Injured Reserve
  • Trevor van Riemsdyk Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Graves Injured Reserve

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