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Ovechkin scores, has shootout winner as Caps beat Sabres

Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 29th goal of the season to extend his point streak to a career-best 14 games and had the shootout winner to help the Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on Saturday night for the defending Stanley Cup...

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/4/26 vs Ottawa Senators L 1-2 NHL
10/31/26 @ Los Angeles Kings W 3-2 NHL
10/29/26 @ Anaheim Ducks W 7-6 NHL
10/27/26 @ San Jose Sharks W 2-0 NHL
10/24/26 @ Washington Capitals L 3-4 NHL
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Team Stats

BUF WSH
13
Blocked Shots
12
16
Hits
32
6
Takeaways
9
29
Shots
38
2
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
4
66.7
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
1
Shootout Goals
2
27
Faceoffs Won
31
46.6
Faceoff Win Percent
53.4
8
Giveaways
13
6
Total Penalties
5
12
Penalty Minutes
10

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Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Buffalo Sabres

  • Konsta Helenius Out
  • Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
  • Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
  • Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
  • Jack Rathbone Injured Reserve

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