Ovechkin has goal and assist, Capitals beat Lightning 4-2
Alex Ovechkin had a power-play goal and an assist in his Eastern Conference finals debut, leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
4
Tampa Bay Lightning
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| TB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 19:43 4-2
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Goal 13:03 4-2
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Missed 10:56 4-1
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Penalty 8:59
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Missed 8:34 4-1
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Missed 5:02 4-1
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Penalty 4:09
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Goal 3:45 4-1
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Penalty 3:23
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Missed 3:01 4-0
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Missed 17:36 4-0
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Missed 17:25 4-0
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Missed 15:26 4-0
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Missed 14:56 4-0
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Penalty 14:16
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Missed 12:58 4-0
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Missed 12:46 4-0
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Missed 7:51 4-0
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Goal 6:42 4-0
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Penalty 6:01
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Missed 4:52 3-0
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Missed 4:34 3-0
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Missed 4:25 3-0
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Missed 2:57 3-0
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Goal 2:40 3-0
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Missed 2:05 2-0
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Goal 19:54 2-0
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Penalty 19:52
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Missed 18:05 1-0
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Penalty 17:34
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Missed 17:33 1-0
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Missed 16:26 1-0
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Missed 14:36 1-0
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Goal 7:28 1-0
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Missed 7:20 0-0
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Missed 6:14 0-0
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Missed 6:02 0-0
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Missed 5:30 0-0
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Missed 4:07 0-0
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Missed 2:49 0-0
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Missed 1:38 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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Shot 19:58 4-2
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Face Off 19:49 4-2
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Stoppage 19:49 4-2
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Missed 19:43 4-2
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Hit 19:28 4-2
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Takeaway 18:50 4-2
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Takeaway 18:20 4-2
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Hit 17:36 4-2
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Hit 17:30 4-2
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Takeaway 16:54 4-2
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Blocked 16:47 4-2
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Face Off 16:33 4-2
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Stoppage 16:33 4-2
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Face Off 15:09 4-2
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Stoppage 15:09 4-2
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Hit 14:42 4-2
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Giveaway 14:24 4-2
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Face Off 14:08 4-2
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Stoppage 14:08 4-2
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Shot 14:07 4-2
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Hit 14:03 4-2
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Hit 13:49 4-2
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Shot 13:48 4-2
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Shot 13:39 4-2
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Shot 13:33 4-2
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Takeaway 13:30 4-2
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Face Off 13:03 4-2
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Goal 13:03 4-2
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Face Off 12:50 4-1
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Stoppage 12:50 4-1
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Shot 12:47 4-1
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Face Off 12:28 4-1
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Stoppage 12:28 4-1
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Shot 12:27 4-1
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Face Off 12:10 4-1
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Stoppage 12:10 4-1
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Face Off 12:01 4-1
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Stoppage 12:01 4-1
Showing the last 40 of 280 events.
Team Stats
WSH
TB
19
Blocked Shots
10
15
Hits
27
6
Takeaways
8
32
Shots
21
2
Power Play Goals
1
4
Power Play Opportunities
3
50.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
27
Faceoffs Won
23
54.0
Faceoff Win Percent
46.0
4
Giveaways
8
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
TB wins series 2-1
Injuries
Tampa Bay Lightning
- Yanni Gourde Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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