National Hockey League

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New Jersey Devils 2
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Washington Capitals 5
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Match Report

Capitals beat Devils to take lead in Metropolitan Division

Nicklas Backstrom and John Carlson had a goal and two assists each, Alex Ovechkin had three assists and the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Saturday night to move atop the Metropolitan Division.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/5/26 vs St. Louis Blues W 5-4 NHL
11/3/26 vs Edmonton Oilers W 4-3 NHL
10/30/26 @ Vegas Golden Knights W 5-2 NHL
10/28/26 @ Colorado Avalanche L 2-5 NHL
10/27/26 @ Dallas Stars W 5-1 NHL
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Team Stats

NJ WSH
22
Blocked Shots
19
20
Hits
23
12
Takeaways
7
27
Shots
35
0
Power Play Goals
1
2
Power Play Opportunities
2
0.0
Power Play Percentage
50.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
25
Faceoffs Won
31
44.6
Faceoff Win Percent
55.4
3
Giveaways
8
2
Total Penalties
2
4
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

WSH leads series 2-0

NJ Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 3 Final 2018-04-07 @ WSH 5
  2. 4 Final/OT 2018-01-19 @ NJ 3
  3. 2 Final 2017-12-31 @ WSH 5
  4. 2 Final 2017-10-13 @ NJ 5

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

New Jersey Devils

  • Seamus Casey Injured Reserve

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