Carlson helps Capitals beat Avalanche 5-2
John Carlson scored a tiebreaking goal in the second period, and the Washington Capitals beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Tuesday night for their eighth win in 10 games.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Colorado Avalanche
2
Washington Capitals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| WSH | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Detroit Red Wings | W 4-0 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | vs Nashville Predators | L 2-3 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | @ Columbus Blue Jackets | L 2-7 | NHL |
| 11/2/26 | @ Chicago Blackhawks | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 10/31/26 | vs Calgary Flames | W 5-2 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 19:15 2-5
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Goal 18:57 2-4
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Missed 18:44 1-4
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Goal 16:19 1-4
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Penalty 15:31
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Penalty 15:06
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Missed 14:04 1-3
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Missed 13:47 1-3
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Missed 12:18 1-3
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Missed 9:52 1-3
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Missed 8:42 1-3
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Missed 8:23 1-3
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Missed 5:57 1-3
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Missed 5:46 1-3
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Goal 5:15 1-3
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Missed 1:35 1-2
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Missed 0:40 1-2
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Penalty 18:52
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Goal 17:42 1-2
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Missed 16:07 1-1
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Missed 15:29 1-1
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Missed 15:12 1-1
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Missed 10:19 1-1
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Penalty 8:39
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Missed 7:24 1-1
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Goal 4:13 1-1
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Missed 3:17 0-1
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Missed 1:53 0-1
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Penalty 20:00
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Missed 18:02 0-1
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Missed 17:50 0-1
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Missed 13:14 0-1
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Missed 12:34 0-1
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Missed 8:22 0-1
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Goal 5:25 0-1
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Missed 4:03 0-0
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Missed 2:29 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 2-5
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Period End 20:00 2-5
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Hit 19:45 2-5
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Hit 19:41 2-5
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Face Off 19:15 2-5
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Goal 19:15 2-5
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Face Off 18:57 2-4
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Goal 18:57 2-4
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Missed 18:44 1-4
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Face Off 18:25 1-4
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Stoppage 18:25 1-4
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Blocked 17:53 1-4
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Shot 17:40 1-4
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Shot 17:21 1-4
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Shot 16:58 1-4
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Hit 16:44 1-4
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Face Off 16:30 1-4
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Stoppage 16:30 1-4
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Face Off 16:19 1-4
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Goal 16:19 1-4
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Hit 16:09 1-3
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Face Off 15:31 1-3
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Penalty 15:31
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Face Off 15:06 1-3
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Stoppage 15:06 1-3
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Penalty 15:06
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Shot 14:52 1-3
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Shot 14:49 1-3
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Hit 14:26 1-3
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Blocked 14:13 1-3
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Missed 14:04 1-3
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Hit 13:50 1-3
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Missed 13:47 1-3
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Shot 13:25 1-3
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Face Off 13:13 1-3
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Stoppage 13:13 1-3
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Shot 13:11 1-3
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Giveaway 13:06 1-3
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Shot 12:51 1-3
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Giveaway 12:46 1-3
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Team Stats
COL
WSH
13
Blocked Shots
22
20
Hits
24
9
Takeaways
10
24
Shots
27
0
Power Play Goals
0
4
Power Play Opportunities
1
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
24
Faceoffs Won
27
47.1
Faceoff Win Percent
52.9
6
Giveaways
16
1
Total Penalties
4
2
Penalty Minutes
8
Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
Colorado Avalanche
- Josh Manson Out
- Zachary L'Heureux Injured Reserve
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