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Match Report

Ovechkin wins it for Caps in OT, 4-3 over Red Wings

Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal at 1:56 of overtime gave the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/3/26 vs Dallas Stars L 5-6 NHL
11/1/26 vs Minnesota Wild L 1-5 NHL
10/29/26 @ Nashville Predators W 4-3 NHL
10/28/26 vs Philadelphia Flyers W 5-2 NHL
10/24/26 vs Buffalo Sabres W 4-3 NHL
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Team Stats

WSH DET
15
Blocked Shots
17
18
Hits
21
3
Takeaways
4
41
Shots
37
2
Power Play Goals
1
5
Power Play Opportunities
5
40.0
Power Play Percentage
20.0
1
Short Handed Goals
1
0
Shootout Goals
0
33
Faceoffs Won
27
55.0
Faceoff Win Percent
45.0
8
Giveaways
14
5
Total Penalties
5
10
Penalty Minutes
10

Head to Head

WSH leads series 1-0

WSH Last 5 matchups DET
  1. 1 Final 2018-03-22 @ DET 0
  2. 4 Final/OT 2018-02-11 @ WSH 5
  3. 4 Final/OT 2017-10-20 @ DET 3

Injuries

Detroit Red Wings

  • Albert Johansson Injured Reserve
  • John Gibson Day-To-Day
  • Marco Kasper Injured Reserve
  • Mason Appleton Injured Reserve
  • Dylan Larkin Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

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

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