Ovechkin scores twice, passes 1,000 points as Caps beat Pens
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to reach and exceed the 1,000-point plateau, leading the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Pittsburgh Penguins
2
Washington Capitals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| WSH | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Play by Play
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Goal 19:42 2-5
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Goal 17:24 2-4
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Penalty 16:24
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Missed 16:18 1-4
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Missed 13:43 1-4
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Goal 13:11 1-4
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Missed 12:42 1-3
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Penalty 12:29
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Penalty 9:13
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Missed 8:20 1-3
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Goal 7:46 1-3
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Penalty 6:28
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Missed 5:12 0-3
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Goal 4:31 0-3
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Missed 19:59 0-2
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Penalty 18:06
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Missed 16:54 0-2
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Missed 15:57 0-2
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Missed 13:53 0-2
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Penalty 13:12
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Missed 10:48 0-2
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Missed 8:43 0-2
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Goal 8:06 0-2
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Missed 7:48 0-1
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Missed 7:39 0-1
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Penalty 7:35
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Missed 7:17 0-1
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Penalty 3:41
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Missed 1:20 0-1
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Missed 1:08 0-1
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Penalty 19:04
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Penalty 19:04
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Missed 18:44 0-1
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Missed 18:28 0-1
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Missed 15:56 0-1
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Missed 12:55 0-1
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Missed 11:51 0-1
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Missed 8:05 0-1
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Penalty 7:18
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Penalty 7:18
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Missed 4:48 0-1
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Penalty 3:24
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Missed 2:59 0-1
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Goal 0:35 0-1
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End of Game 20:00 2-5
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Period End 20:00 2-5
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Face Off 19:42 2-5
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Goal 19:42 2-5
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Takeaway 19:39 2-4
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Face Off 19:00 2-4
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Stoppage 19:00 2-4
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Giveaway 18:46 2-4
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Face Off 18:31 2-4
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Stoppage 18:31 2-4
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Blocked 17:56 2-4
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Face Off 17:24 2-4
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Stoppage 17:24 2-4
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Goal 17:24 2-4
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Face Off 16:24 1-4
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Stoppage 16:24 1-4
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Penalty 16:24
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Missed 16:18 1-4
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Giveaway 16:10 1-4
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Hit 15:56 1-4
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Takeaway 15:51 1-4
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Takeaway 15:25 1-4
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Shot 14:17 1-4
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Missed 13:43 1-4
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Giveaway 13:41 1-4
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Face Off 13:11 1-4
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Goal 13:11 1-4
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Face Off 12:58 1-3
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Stoppage 12:58 1-3
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Shot 12:56 1-3
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Face Off 12:49 1-3
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Stoppage 12:49 1-3
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Shot 12:48 1-3
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Face Off 12:43 1-3
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Stoppage 12:43 1-3
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Missed 12:42 1-3
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Giveaway 12:36 1-3
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Face Off 12:29 1-3
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Stoppage 12:29 1-3
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Penalty 12:29
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Team Stats
PIT
WSH
10
Blocked Shots
19
14
Hits
16
10
Takeaways
13
32
Shots
30
2
Power Play Goals
2
5
Power Play Opportunities
4
40.0
Power Play Percentage
50.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
26
Faceoffs Won
43
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
5
Giveaways
14
5
Total Penalties
7
10
Penalty Minutes
14
Highlights
Head to Head
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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