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Match Report

Power play thrives, Holtby hits milestone as Caps beat Pens

John Carlson and T.J. Oshie scored rare home power-play goals, Braden Holtby became the second-fastest goaltender in NHL history to 200 victories and the Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 Friday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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
10/29/26 vs Utah Mammoth L 3-4 NHL
10/24/26 vs Nashville Predators W 3-2 NHL
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Team Stats

PIT WSH
15
Blocked Shots
15
17
Hits
30
7
Takeaways
12
28
Shots
31
0
Power Play Goals
2
4
Power Play Opportunities
6
0.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
26
Faceoffs Won
34
43.3
Faceoff Win Percent
56.7
13
Giveaways
19
6
Total Penalties
5
15
Penalty Minutes
13

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

PIT Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 1 Final 2018-04-01 @ PIT 3
  2. 7 Final 2018-02-03 @ PIT 4
  3. 1 Final 2017-11-11 @ WSH 4
  4. 3 Final 2017-10-11 @ WSH 2

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • Elmer Soderblom Injured Reserve
  • Bryan Rust Injured Reserve
  • Trevor van Riemsdyk Injured Reserve
  • Ryan Graves Injured Reserve

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