Backstrom's OT goal lifts Capitals past Avalanche 3-2
Nicklas Backstrom scored a power-play goal 22 seconds into overtime and the Washington Capitals beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Friday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
3
Colorado Avalanche
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| COL | 1 | 0 | 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Goal 0:22 3-2
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Missed 19:29 2-2
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Penalty 18:51
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Missed 17:47 2-2
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Goal 17:16 2-2
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Missed 8:31 2-1
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Penalty 6:16
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Missed 5:46 2-1
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Missed 5:21 2-1
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Goal 18:29 2-1
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Missed 12:28 1-1
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Missed 10:59 1-1
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Goal 8:55 1-1
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Missed 7:12 0-1
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Missed 6:44 0-1
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Penalty 6:20
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Missed 4:41 0-1
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Penalty 0:31
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Missed 0:12 0-1
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Missed 18:55 0-1
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Missed 15:26 0-1
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Penalty 14:07
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Missed 7:03 0-1
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Missed 6:35 0-1
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Goal 1:08 0-1
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End of Game 5:00 3-2
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Period End 5:00 3-2
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Goal 0:22 3-2
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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 19:55 2-2
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Missed 19:29 2-2
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Shot 19:27 2-2
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Face Off 18:51 2-2
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Penalty 18:51
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Face Off 17:47 2-2
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Stoppage 17:47 2-2
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Missed 17:47 2-2
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Face Off 17:33 2-2
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Stoppage 17:33 2-2
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Face Off 17:16 2-2
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Stoppage 17:16 2-2
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Stoppage 17:16 2-2
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Goal 17:16 2-2
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Shot 17:16 2-1
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Hit 17:08 2-1
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Blocked 16:45 2-1
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Takeaway 16:30 2-1
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Blocked 16:12 2-1
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Hit 15:51 2-1
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Hit 15:41 2-1
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Shot 14:51 2-1
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Hit 14:42 2-1
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Takeaway 14:39 2-1
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Blocked 13:58 2-1
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Hit 13:46 2-1
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Blocked 13:32 2-1
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Face Off 13:23 2-1
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Stoppage 13:23 2-1
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Face Off 13:15 2-1
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Stoppage 13:15 2-1
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Face Off 13:00 2-1
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Stoppage 13:00 2-1
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Shot 13:00 2-1
Showing the last 40 of 289 events.
Team Stats
WSH
COL
18
Blocked Shots
17
17
Hits
11
4
Takeaways
6
29
Shots
26
1
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
2
33.3
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
31
Faceoffs Won
34
47.7
Faceoff Win Percent
52.3
2
Giveaways
8
2
Total Penalties
3
4
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
WSH leads series 1-0
Injuries
Colorado Avalanche
- Josh Manson Out
- Zachary L'Heureux Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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