Kuznetsov scores in OT to lift Capitals over Rangers
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored 38 seconds into overtime to help the Washington Capitals move closer to their fourth consecutive playoff appearance by beating the New York Rangers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
New York Rangers
2
Washington Capitals
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYR | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| WSH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/5/26 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | vs St. Louis Blues | W 3-1 | NHL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Edmonton Oilers | L 1-4 | NHL |
| 10/26/26 | vs Los Angeles Kings | L 3-6 | NHL |
| 10/24/26 | @ Ottawa Senators | L 4-7 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Goal 0:38 2-3
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Missed 0:21 2-2
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Goal 18:55 2-2
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Missed 17:12 2-1
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Missed 17:01 2-1
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Missed 16:21 2-1
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Missed 12:49 2-1
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Goal 10:35 2-1
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Missed 8:32 1-1
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Penalty 4:21
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Penalty 4:21
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Missed 4:20 1-1
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Penalty 2:37
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Missed 2:09 1-1
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Missed 0:40 1-1
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Missed 19:45 1-1
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Missed 18:53 1-1
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Missed 15:11 1-1
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Penalty 14:50
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Penalty 14:50
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Missed 13:12 1-1
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Missed 12:20 1-1
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Missed 10:20 1-1
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Penalty 9:50
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Missed 9:01 1-1
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Missed 7:53 1-1
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Penalty 6:50
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Missed 4:46 1-1
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Missed 3:48 1-1
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Missed 3:17 1-1
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Goal 19:27 1-1
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Penalty 15:57
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Missed 14:26 1-0
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Missed 14:10 1-0
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Penalty 13:44
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Missed 13:43 1-0
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Penalty 13:25
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Goal 12:42 1-0
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Penalty 10:59
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Missed 10:58 0-0
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Missed 4:45 0-0
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Missed 4:01 0-0
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Missed 3:25 0-0
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Missed 0:26 0-0
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End of Game 5:00 2-3
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Period End 5:00 2-3
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Goal 0:38 2-3
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Missed 0:21 2-2
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Face Off 0:00 2-2
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Period Start 0:00 2-2
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Period End 20:00 2-2
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Shot 19:41 2-2
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Blocked 19:13 2-2
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Face Off 18:55 2-2
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Goal 18:55 2-2
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Face Off 18:23 2-1
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Stoppage 18:23 2-1
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Shot 17:37 2-1
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Missed 17:12 2-1
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Missed 17:01 2-1
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Blocked 16:43 2-1
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Giveaway 16:24 2-1
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Missed 16:21 2-1
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Hit 16:17 2-1
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Hit 16:06 2-1
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Face Off 15:46 2-1
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Stoppage 15:46 2-1
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Hit 14:33 2-1
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Face Off 14:22 2-1
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Stoppage 14:22 2-1
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Shot 14:21 2-1
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Takeaway 13:40 2-1
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Giveaway 13:28 2-1
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Shot 13:12 2-1
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Takeaway 13:05 2-1
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Missed 12:49 2-1
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Blocked 12:47 2-1
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Giveaway 12:44 2-1
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Face Off 12:21 2-1
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Stoppage 12:21 2-1
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Shot 12:20 2-1
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Hit 12:11 2-1
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Face Off 11:52 2-1
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Stoppage 11:52 2-1
Showing the last 40 of 349 events.
Team Stats
NYR
WSH
15
Blocked Shots
12
21
Hits
16
12
Takeaways
15
37
Shots
33
1
Power Play Goals
0
5
Power Play Opportunities
3
20.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
29
Faceoffs Won
33
46.8
Faceoff Win Percent
53.2
14
Giveaways
15
4
Total Penalties
6
8
Penalty Minutes
12
Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
New York Rangers
- Sean Durzi Injured Reserve
- Igor Shesterkin Injured Reserve
- Joe Veleno Injured Reserve
- Aidan Thompson Injured Reserve
- Adam Sykora Injured Reserve
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