Ovechkin scores 35th goal in Capitals' 3-2 win over Sabres
Alex Ovechkin scored his league-leading 35th goal, and the Washington Capitals reclaimed the top spot in the Metropolitan Division with a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Monday.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
3
Buffalo Sabres
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| BUF | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Florida Panthers | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 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 |
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Play by Play
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Goal 19:56 3-2
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Goal 19:34 3-1
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Missed 17:39 2-1
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Missed 15:01 2-1
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Missed 13:15 2-1
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Missed 13:03 2-1
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Goal 12:42 2-1
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Missed 11:22 2-0
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Missed 11:14 2-0
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Missed 7:54 2-0
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Missed 6:31 2-0
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Missed 4:50 2-0
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Penalty 4:14
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Missed 3:17 2-0
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Missed 0:35 2-0
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Missed 19:16 2-0
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Penalty 13:33
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Goal 13:33 2-0
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Missed 13:30 1-0
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Missed 12:36 1-0
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Missed 11:49 1-0
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Missed 9:59 1-0
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Missed 9:02 1-0
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Missed 8:09 1-0
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Missed 5:31 1-0
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Missed 4:46 1-0
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Missed 4:29 1-0
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Missed 3:02 1-0
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Missed 1:38 1-0
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Goal 1:18 1-0
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Penalty 18:54
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Missed 18:43 0-0
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Penalty 17:53
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Missed 16:09 0-0
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Missed 11:51 0-0
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Missed 6:15 0-0
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Missed 1:30 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 3-2
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Period End 20:00 3-2
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Face Off 19:56 3-2
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Stoppage 19:56 3-2
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Goal 19:56 3-2
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Blocked 19:52 3-1
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Giveaway 19:50 3-1
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Blocked 19:46 3-1
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Face Off 19:39 3-1
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Stoppage 19:39 3-1
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Face Off 19:34 3-1
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Goal 19:34 3-1
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Giveaway 19:31 2-1
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Giveaway 19:10 2-1
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Giveaway 18:54 2-1
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Shot 18:45 2-1
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Blocked 17:53 2-1
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Missed 17:39 2-1
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Blocked 16:49 2-1
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Shot 16:11 2-1
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Takeaway 15:55 2-1
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Face Off 15:37 2-1
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Stoppage 15:37 2-1
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Blocked 15:37 2-1
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Shot 15:10 2-1
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Missed 15:01 2-1
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Blocked 14:58 2-1
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Giveaway 14:55 2-1
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Face Off 14:31 2-1
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Stoppage 14:31 2-1
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Shot 14:31 2-1
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Face Off 14:27 2-1
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Stoppage 14:27 2-1
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Blocked 14:27 2-1
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Face Off 14:24 2-1
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Stoppage 14:24 2-1
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Face Off 13:18 2-1
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Stoppage 13:18 2-1
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Shot 13:17 2-1
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Missed 13:15 2-1
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Team Stats
WSH
BUF
10
Blocked Shots
9
14
Hits
21
2
Takeaways
4
30
Shots
34
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
35
Faceoffs Won
33
51.5
Faceoff Win Percent
48.5
11
Giveaways
4
3
Total Penalties
1
6
Penalty Minutes
2
Head to Head
Injuries
Buffalo Sabres
- Konsta Helenius Out
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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