Backstrom scores in OT as Capitals beat Flyers
Nicklas Backstrom scored a power-play goal in overtime to lift the Washington Capitals over the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 on Saturday night and extend their franchise-record home winning streak to
National Hockey League
FINAL
Philadelphia Flyers
1
Washington Capitals
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/9/26 | @ Vancouver Canucks | W 3-1 | NHL |
| 11/8/26 | @ Calgary Flames | L 3-4 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | @ New York Rangers | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | vs Minnesota Wild | L 2-4 | NHL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Utah Mammoth | W 6-3 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Goal 3:25 1-2
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Missed 3:14 1-1
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Penalty 2:20
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Missed 17:09 1-1
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Penalty 16:47
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Missed 14:31 1-1
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Penalty 11:05
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Penalty 6:18
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Missed 4:46 1-1
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Goal 2:40 1-1
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Goal 1:19 1-0
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Missed 16:01 0-0
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Penalty 15:36
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Penalty 12:29
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Missed 12:09 0-0
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Missed 6:40 0-0
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Missed 6:22 0-0
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Missed 4:07 0-0
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Missed 1:18 0-0
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Penalty 1:00
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Missed 19:59 0-0
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Missed 18:51 0-0
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Missed 16:49 0-0
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Missed 15:07 0-0
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Penalty 11:28
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Missed 10:35 0-0
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Missed 7:13 0-0
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Penalty 6:46
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Missed 6:33 0-0
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Missed 4:15 0-0
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Penalty 1:55
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Penalty 1:55
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Penalty 1:55
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End of Game 5:00 1-2
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Period End 5:00 1-2
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Goal 3:25 1-2
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Missed 3:14 1-1
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Face Off 2:20 1-1
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Penalty 2:20
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Shot 2:19 1-1
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Shot 1:57 1-1
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Blocked 0:55 1-1
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Shot 0:31 1-1
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Blocked 0:09 1-1
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Face Off 0:00 1-1
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Period Start 0:00 1-1
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Period End 20:00 1-1
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Shot 19:41 1-1
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Giveaway 19:07 1-1
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Shot 18:54 1-1
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Takeaway 18:39 1-1
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Hit 17:15 1-1
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Missed 17:09 1-1
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Shot 16:58 1-1
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Face Off 16:47 1-1
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Penalty 16:47
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Hit 16:29 1-1
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Blocked 16:26 1-1
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Shot 16:04 1-1
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Hit 14:38 1-1
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Missed 14:31 1-1
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Blocked 14:27 1-1
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Face Off 14:12 1-1
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Stoppage 14:12 1-1
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Face Off 13:44 1-1
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Stoppage 13:44 1-1
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Face Off 13:16 1-1
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Stoppage 13:16 1-1
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Face Off 13:02 1-1
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Stoppage 13:02 1-1
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Blocked 12:52 1-1
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Hit 12:01 1-1
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Hit 11:54 1-1
Showing the last 40 of 313 events.
Team Stats
PHI
WSH
20
Blocked Shots
17
26
Hits
29
4
Takeaways
6
31
Shots
24
0
Power Play Goals
1
6
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
25.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
25
Faceoffs Won
31
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
6
Giveaways
12
5
Total Penalties
7
10
Penalty Minutes
14
Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
Philadelphia Flyers
- Rasmus Ristolainen Injured Reserve
- Nikita Grebenkin Injured Reserve
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