Sanford's first career goal lifts Caps over Ducks, 6-4
Rookie Zach Sanford scored his first NHL goal to break a tie late in the third period and the Washington Capitals beat the Anaheim Ducks 6-4 on Saturday night despite losing a three-goal lead.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Anaheim Ducks
4
Washington Capitals
6
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| WSH | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Pittsburgh Penguins | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 11/6/26 | @ Calgary Flames | W 5-3 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | @ Edmonton Oilers | W 5-4 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 5-4 | NHL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Ottawa Senators | W 6-3 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 19:47 4-6
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Missed 18:48 4-5
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Missed 18:43 4-5
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Missed 18:18 4-5
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Missed 17:55 4-5
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Goal 17:21 4-5
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Missed 13:20 4-4
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Goal 11:48 4-4
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Missed 11:32 3-4
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Goal 9:38 3-4
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Missed 5:57 2-4
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Penalty 4:12
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Penalty 4:12
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Missed 2:39 2-4
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Missed 17:49 2-4
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Goal 17:36 2-4
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Missed 15:34 1-4
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Goal 12:18 1-4
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Penalty 10:31
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Missed 8:25 1-3
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Goal 7:16 1-3
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Missed 3:51 0-3
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Penalty 1:52
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Penalty 20:00
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Goal 17:48 0-3
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Goal 14:35 0-2
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Missed 12:50 0-1
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Missed 9:57 0-1
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Missed 9:34 0-1
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Missed 9:18 0-1
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Missed 7:04 0-1
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Goal 6:45 0-1
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Penalty 5:24
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Penalty 5:24
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Penalty 5:24
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Missed 3:46 0-0
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Penalty 3:39
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Missed 2:49 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 4-6
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Period End 20:00 4-6
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Face Off 19:47 4-6
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Goal 19:47 4-6
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Blocked 19:45 4-5
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Hit 19:40 4-5
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Hit 19:30 4-5
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Blocked 18:58 4-5
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Hit 18:51 4-5
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Missed 18:48 4-5
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Blocked 18:46 4-5
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Shot 18:44 4-5
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Missed 18:43 4-5
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Giveaway 18:35 4-5
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Giveaway 18:31 4-5
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Missed 18:18 4-5
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Hit 18:09 4-5
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Face Off 18:06 4-5
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Stoppage 18:06 4-5
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Missed 17:55 4-5
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Face Off 17:29 4-5
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Stoppage 17:29 4-5
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Shot 17:27 4-5
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Face Off 17:21 4-5
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Goal 17:21 4-5
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Shot 16:57 4-4
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Hit 16:38 4-4
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Hit 16:34 4-4
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Face Off 15:40 4-4
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Stoppage 15:40 4-4
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Shot 15:39 4-4
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Hit 15:24 4-4
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Shot 15:07 4-4
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Shot 15:01 4-4
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Hit 14:43 4-4
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Giveaway 14:24 4-4
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Hit 14:12 4-4
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Takeaway 13:43 4-4
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Face Off 13:37 4-4
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Stoppage 13:37 4-4
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Team Stats
ANA
WSH
12
Blocked Shots
14
37
Hits
30
7
Takeaways
7
22
Shots
39
0
Power Play Goals
1
2
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
1
0
Shootout Goals
0
34
Faceoffs Won
21
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
7
Giveaways
18
5
Total Penalties
4
10
Penalty Minutes
8
Head to Head
WSH leads series 1-0
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
Anaheim Ducks
- A.J. Greer Injured Reserve
- Troy Terry Injured Reserve
- Ian Moore Injured Reserve
- Ryan Poehling Injured Reserve
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