National Hockey League

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Washington Capitals 4
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Match Report

Carlson scores late as Capitals deal Stars a tough defeat

John Carlson scored the go-ahead goal with five minutes remaining to help the Washington Capitals beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night and extend their lead atop the Metropolitan Division.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/5/26 @ Columbus Blue Jackets L 1-2 NHL
11/3/26 @ Washington Capitals W 6-5 NHL
10/31/26 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 3-1 NHL
10/29/26 vs Montreal Canadiens L 2-5 NHL
10/27/26 vs New Jersey Devils L 1-5 NHL
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Team Stats

DAL WSH
11
Blocked Shots
21
29
Hits
36
12
Takeaways
10
27
Shots
32
1
Power Play Goals
1
4
Power Play Opportunities
3
25.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
26
Faceoffs Won
35
42.6
Faceoff Win Percent
57.4
12
Giveaways
14
3
Total Penalties
5
6
Penalty Minutes
10

Head to Head

WSH wins series 2-0

DAL Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 3 Final 2018-03-20 @ WSH 4
  2. 3 Final/OT 2017-12-20 @ DAL 4

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Dallas Stars

  • Miro Heiskanen Out
  • Kyle Capobianco Injured Reserve
  • Oskar Back Injured Reserve
  • Matt Duchene Injured Reserve
  • Luke Krys Injured Reserve

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