Johansson scores twice as Caps beat Sabres 3-2 in OT
Marcus Johansson scored the tying goal late in the third period and got the winner midway through overtime to lift the Washington Capitals to a 3-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday night
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
2
Washington Capitals
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| WSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Vegas Golden Knights | L 1-4 | NHL |
| 11/6/26 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 11/4/26 | vs Ottawa Senators | L 1-2 | NHL |
| 10/31/26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Anaheim Ducks | W 7-6 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 2:38 2-3
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Missed 18:56 2-2
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Penalty 16:48
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Missed 16:19 2-2
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Goal 13:42 2-2
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Penalty 13:37
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Missed 13:17 2-1
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Missed 6:40 2-1
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Penalty 3:55
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Missed 3:52 2-1
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Missed 3:28 2-1
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Missed 2:40 2-1
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Missed 2:16 2-1
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Missed 0:48 2-1
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Missed 0:26 2-1
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Missed 0:10 2-1
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Missed 19:56 2-1
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Penalty 17:22
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Missed 16:03 2-1
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Goal 15:23 2-1
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Missed 13:30 1-1
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Missed 11:55 1-1
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Missed 11:19 1-1
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Missed 10:56 1-1
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Goal 5:23 1-1
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Missed 3:14 1-0
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Missed 2:46 1-0
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Missed 0:17 1-0
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Missed 19:01 1-0
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Missed 17:58 1-0
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Penalty 17:28
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Missed 16:56 1-0
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Missed 16:42 1-0
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Missed 16:11 1-0
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Missed 15:53 1-0
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Penalty 14:40
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Missed 13:10 1-0
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Missed 6:45 1-0
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Goal 5:59 1-0
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Missed 3:46 0-0
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End of Game 5:00 2-3
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Period End 5:00 2-3
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Goal 2:38 2-3
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Hit 2:21 2-2
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Takeaway 1:19 2-2
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Blocked 0:58 2-2
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Shot 0:23 2-2
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Face Off 0:00 2-2
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Period Start 0:00 2-2
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Period End 20:00 2-2
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Shot 19:58 2-2
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Shot 19:50 2-2
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Hit 19:47 2-2
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Hit 19:38 2-2
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Missed 18:56 2-2
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Hit 18:23 2-2
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Shot 18:15 2-2
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Hit 17:50 2-2
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Shot 17:43 2-2
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Takeaway 17:34 2-2
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Shot 17:20 2-2
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Blocked 17:05 2-2
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Face Off 16:48 2-2
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Stoppage 16:48 2-2
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Penalty 16:48
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Blocked 16:47 2-2
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Missed 16:19 2-2
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Hit 16:07 2-2
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Face Off 15:57 2-2
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Stoppage 15:57 2-2
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Shot 15:44 2-2
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Takeaway 15:26 2-2
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Blocked 15:06 2-2
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Takeaway 15:04 2-2
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Face Off 14:54 2-2
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Stoppage 14:54 2-2
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Shot 14:53 2-2
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Shot 14:50 2-2
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Hit 14:48 2-2
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Blocked 14:35 2-2
Showing the last 40 of 341 events.
Team Stats
BUF
WSH
18
Blocked Shots
17
39
Hits
24
6
Takeaways
12
33
Shots
33
0
Power Play Goals
1
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
29
Faceoffs Won
26
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
9
Giveaways
9
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
WSH leads series 2-0
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
Buffalo Sabres
- Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
- Konsta Helenius Out
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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