Ovechkin's 2nd goal leads Capitals past Hurricanes 5-4 in OT
Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 26th goal 1:57 into overtime, and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-4 on Tuesday night for their third straight win.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
5
Carolina Hurricanes
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| CAR | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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Play by Play
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Goal 1:57 5-4
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Missed 1:47 4-4
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Missed 19:53 4-4
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Penalty 18:05
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Missed 16:46 4-4
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Missed 13:42 4-4
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Goal 12:45 4-4
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Missed 12:41 3-4
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Missed 10:59 3-4
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Missed 8:08 3-4
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Penalty 7:19
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Goal 7:04 3-4
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Goal 5:40 3-3
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Missed 4:43 3-2
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Missed 3:44 3-2
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Missed 3:36 3-2
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Penalty 1:06
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Missed 16:59 3-2
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Penalty 16:47
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Missed 13:02 3-2
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Missed 12:44 3-2
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Goal 11:15 3-2
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Missed 10:56 3-1
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Penalty 9:44
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Goal 8:48 3-1
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Missed 6:39 2-1
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Missed 6:15 2-1
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Missed 4:38 2-1
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Missed 2:19 2-1
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Missed 1:07 2-1
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Missed 0:29 2-1
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Missed 18:11 2-1
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Penalty 17:16
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Missed 17:04 2-1
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Missed 16:00 2-1
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Missed 13:14 2-1
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Goal 12:53 2-1
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Missed 10:05 1-1
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Missed 9:56 1-1
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Goal 6:39 1-1
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Missed 6:20 0-1
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Missed 5:32 0-1
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Goal 5:21 0-1
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Missed 3:27 0-0
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Missed 3:08 0-0
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End of Game 5:00 5-4
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Period End 5:00 5-4
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Goal 1:57 5-4
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Missed 1:47 4-4
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Face Off 0:42 4-4
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Stoppage 0:42 4-4
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Shot 0:31 4-4
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Blocked 0:24 4-4
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Face Off 0:00 4-4
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Period Start 0:00 4-4
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Period End 20:00 4-4
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Takeaway 19:56 4-4
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Missed 19:53 4-4
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Blocked 19:22 4-4
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Shot 19:19 4-4
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Shot 19:15 4-4
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Blocked 19:10 4-4
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Shot 19:00 4-4
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Blocked 18:38 4-4
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Shot 18:13 4-4
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Face Off 18:05 4-4
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Penalty 18:05
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Giveaway 17:32 4-4
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Giveaway 17:23 4-4
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Hit 17:02 4-4
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Giveaway 16:51 4-4
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Missed 16:46 4-4
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Giveaway 16:31 4-4
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Face Off 16:26 4-4
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Stoppage 16:26 4-4
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Shot 16:25 4-4
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Shot 16:15 4-4
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Hit 15:56 4-4
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Face Off 15:49 4-4
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Stoppage 15:49 4-4
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Shot 15:48 4-4
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Giveaway 15:46 4-4
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Hit 15:32 4-4
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Shot 15:11 4-4
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Blocked 14:45 4-4
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Team Stats
WSH
CAR
14
Blocked Shots
10
25
Hits
20
10
Takeaways
20
26
Shots
38
0
Power Play Goals
1
2
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
25.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
27
Faceoffs Won
30
47.4
Faceoff Win Percent
52.6
10
Giveaways
22
4
Total Penalties
2
8
Penalty Minutes
4
Head to Head
Injuries
Carolina Hurricanes
- Jordan Staal Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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