Backstrom, Ovechkin power Capitals past Blues, 4-3 in OT
Nicklas Backstrom scored at 4:17 of overtime and Alex Ovechkin had a power-play goal and an assist to help the Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 4-3 on Sunday.
National Hockey League
FINAL
St. Louis Blues
3
Washington Capitals
4
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STL | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | @ New Jersey Devils | L 4-5 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | @ New York Rangers | L 1-3 | NHL |
| 10/31/26 | @ Detroit Red Wings | W 5-4 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | vs Boston Bruins | W 4-1 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | vs Montreal Canadiens | L 0-2 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 4:17 3-4
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Missed 3:19 3-3
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Missed 0:50 3-3
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Missed 0:26 3-3
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Missed 17:45 3-3
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Goal 15:51 3-3
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Missed 12:51 2-3
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Missed 11:51 2-3
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Goal 10:49 2-3
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Missed 10:27 2-2
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Missed 9:55 2-2
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Goal 8:00 2-2
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Penalty 7:57
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Missed 6:04 2-1
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Missed 5:54 2-1
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Missed 5:28 2-1
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Missed 2:41 2-1
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Penalty 1:57
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Missed 0:57 2-1
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Missed 19:00 2-1
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Missed 16:24 2-1
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Missed 15:30 2-1
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Penalty 12:23
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Missed 12:08 2-1
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Missed 11:49 2-1
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Missed 9:17 2-1
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Missed 8:21 2-1
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Missed 6:43 2-1
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Missed 5:46 2-1
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Missed 5:37 2-1
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Goal 5:02 2-1
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Penalty 4:18
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Missed 3:55 1-1
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Goal 1:18 1-1
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Missed 0:10 0-1
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Missed 19:04 0-1
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Missed 16:01 0-1
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Goal 13:15 0-1
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Missed 12:51 0-0
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Penalty 11:58
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Missed 11:45 0-0
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Penalty 9:35
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Missed 7:31 0-0
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Missed 7:16 0-0
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Missed 6:34 0-0
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Missed 5:36 0-0
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Missed 4:58 0-0
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Missed 3:15 0-0
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End of Game 5:00 3-4
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Period End 5:00 3-4
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Goal 4:17 3-4
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Shot 3:27 3-3
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Missed 3:19 3-3
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Takeaway 2:50 3-3
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Face Off 1:49 3-3
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Stoppage 1:49 3-3
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Shot 1:47 3-3
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Missed 0:50 3-3
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Missed 0:26 3-3
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Face Off 0:00 3-3
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Period Start 0:00 3-3
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Period End 20:00 3-3
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Shot 19:59 3-3
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Face Off 19:10 3-3
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Stoppage 19:10 3-3
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Shot 19:09 3-3
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Face Off 19:05 3-3
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Stoppage 19:05 3-3
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Shot 19:03 3-3
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Face Off 18:47 3-3
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Stoppage 18:47 3-3
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Face Off 18:26 3-3
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Stoppage 18:26 3-3
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Giveaway 18:19 3-3
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Face Off 18:13 3-3
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Stoppage 18:13 3-3
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Shot 18:12 3-3
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Giveaway 18:10 3-3
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Shot 18:05 3-3
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Face Off 17:54 3-3
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Stoppage 17:54 3-3
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Shot 17:53 3-3
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Missed 17:45 3-3
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Shot 17:26 3-3
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Face Off 17:23 3-3
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Stoppage 17:23 3-3
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Shot 17:21 3-3
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Face Off 17:04 3-3
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Team Stats
STL
WSH
19
Blocked Shots
9
19
Hits
18
7
Takeaways
8
34
Shots
33
1
Power Play Goals
2
2
Power Play Opportunities
4
50.0
Power Play Percentage
50.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
36
Faceoffs Won
26
58.1
Faceoff Win Percent
41.9
4
Giveaways
15
4
Total Penalties
2
8
Penalty Minutes
4
Head to Head
WSH leads series 1-0
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
St. Louis Blues
- Logan Mailloux Injured Reserve
- Torey Krug Injured Reserve
- Dillon Dube Injured Reserve
- Tyler Tucker Injured Reserve
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