Backstrom, Holtby lead surging Capitals past Blues, 4-2
Nicklas Backstrom started a three-goal second period, Braden Holtby made 34 saves, and the surging Washington Capitals beat the St. Louis Blues 4-2 on Monday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
4
St. Louis Blues
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| STL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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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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Missed 19:06 4-2
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Missed 18:46 4-2
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Goal 18:29 4-2
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Penalty 17:53
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Missed 17:11 3-2
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Missed 16:50 3-2
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Missed 16:26 3-2
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Missed 14:35 3-2
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Missed 12:57 3-2
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Missed 10:57 3-2
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Penalty 10:48
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Missed 9:16 3-2
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Penalty 8:51
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Missed 5:50 3-2
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Missed 4:57 3-2
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Missed 4:50 3-2
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Penalty 19:50
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Missed 18:41 3-2
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Missed 14:16 3-2
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Missed 12:26 3-2
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Missed 12:01 3-2
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Goal 11:38 3-2
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Missed 11:34 3-1
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Goal 7:54 3-1
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Missed 7:33 2-1
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Missed 6:53 2-1
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Missed 6:47 2-1
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Missed 4:44 2-1
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Penalty 3:47
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Goal 2:39 2-1
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Goal 0:51 1-1
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Missed 0:19 0-1
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Missed 19:14 0-1
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Penalty 16:24
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Missed 15:37 0-1
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Missed 13:20 0-1
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Missed 12:09 0-1
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Missed 10:59 0-1
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Goal 3:38 0-1
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Missed 2:25 0-0
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Missed 0:58 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 4-2
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Period End 20:00 4-2
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Blocked 19:55 4-2
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Shot 19:52 4-2
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Face Off 19:47 4-2
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Stoppage 19:47 4-2
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Blocked 19:31 4-2
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Missed 19:06 4-2
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Missed 18:46 4-2
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Face Off 18:37 4-2
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Stoppage 18:37 4-2
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Face Off 18:29 4-2
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Goal 18:29 4-2
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Blocked 18:19 3-2
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Face Off 18:03 3-2
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Stoppage 18:03 3-2
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Shot 18:02 3-2
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Face Off 17:53 3-2
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Penalty 17:53
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Blocked 17:19 3-2
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Shot 17:13 3-2
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Missed 17:11 3-2
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Missed 16:50 3-2
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Blocked 16:35 3-2
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Missed 16:26 3-2
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Giveaway 16:24 3-2
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Shot 16:06 3-2
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Face Off 15:32 3-2
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Stoppage 15:32 3-2
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Blocked 15:31 3-2
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Face Off 15:23 3-2
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Stoppage 15:23 3-2
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Shot 15:22 3-2
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Hit 15:12 3-2
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Giveaway 15:05 3-2
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Face Off 14:54 3-2
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Stoppage 14:54 3-2
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Missed 14:35 3-2
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Face Off 14:25 3-2
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Stoppage 14:25 3-2
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Team Stats
WSH
STL
25
Blocked Shots
13
13
Hits
16
6
Takeaways
12
34
Shots
36
1
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
4
50.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
29
Faceoffs Won
37
43.9
Faceoff Win Percent
56.1
5
Giveaways
6
4
Total Penalties
2
8
Penalty Minutes
4
Head to Head
WSH wins series 2-0
Injuries
St. Louis Blues
- Logan Mailloux Injured Reserve
- Torey Krug Injured Reserve
- Dillon Dube Injured Reserve
- Tyler Tucker Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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