National Hockey League

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Columbus Blue Jackets 3
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Washington Capitals 4
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CBJ11103
WSH12014
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Match Report

Backstrom scores in OT, Caps take 3-2 series lead on Jackets

Nicklas Backstrom scored his second goal of the game 11:53 into overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday and a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/6/26 @ Buffalo Sabres L 2-5 NHL
11/5/26 vs Dallas Stars W 2-1 NHL
11/3/26 vs Colorado Avalanche W 7-2 NHL
10/31/26 @ Dallas Stars L 1-3 NHL
10/29/26 @ Carolina Hurricanes L 2-3 NHL
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Team Stats

CBJ WSH
28
Blocked Shots
20
33
Hits
38
9
Takeaways
10
42
Shots
29
0
Power Play Goals
1
5
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
25.0
1
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
35
Faceoffs Won
27
56.5
Faceoff Win Percent
43.5
10
Giveaways
18
4
Total Penalties
5
8
Penalty Minutes
10

Head to Head

WSH wins series 3-1

CBJ Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 5 Final 2018-02-27 @ CBJ 1
  2. 2 Final 2018-02-10 @ WSH 4
  3. 2 Final 2018-02-07 @ CBJ 3
  4. 3 Final 2017-12-03 @ WSH 4

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Columbus Blue Jackets

  • Sean Monahan Day-To-Day
  • Dmitri Voronkov Day-To-Day

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