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Match Report

Ovechkin gets historic hat trick, Caps beat Canadiens

Alex Ovechkin scored four goals to become the first player in 100 years with back-to-back hat tricks to open a season, and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Saturday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/5/26 vs Utah Mammoth W 5-4 NHL
11/3/26 vs Winnipeg Jets L 4-5 NHL
10/31/26 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 5-4 NHL
10/29/26 @ Dallas Stars W 5-2 NHL
10/27/26 @ St. Louis Blues W 2-0 NHL
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Team Stats

MTL WSH
8
Blocked Shots
15
24
Hits
21
6
Takeaways
5
39
Shots
23
0
Power Play Goals
1
4
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
25.0
1
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
26
Faceoffs Won
41
38.8
Faceoff Win Percent
61.2
4
Giveaways
3
4
Total Penalties
4
8
Penalty Minutes
8

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Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Montreal Canadiens

  • Josh Anderson Out
  • Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve
  • Mike Matheson Out
  • Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
  • Bryce Pickford Injured Reserve

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