Backstrom helps Caps win 14th straight over Bruins, 4-2
Nicklas Backstrom scored in the third period after missing a game, helping the Washington Capitals win their 14th straight over the Boston Bruins with a -2 victory Thursday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
4
Boston Bruins
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| BOS | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
TD Garden · 17,565 att.
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 18:25 4-2
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Missed 18:16 3-2
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Missed 18:03 3-2
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Missed 15:08 3-2
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Missed 14:03 3-2
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Missed 12:43 3-2
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Missed 12:01 3-2
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Missed 11:46 3-2
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Missed 11:27 3-2
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Missed 10:55 3-2
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Missed 7:32 3-2
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Missed 7:21 3-2
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Goal 5:46 3-2
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Goal 4:37 2-2
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Penalty 3:58
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Missed 3:17 2-1
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Missed 2:10 2-1
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Penalty 19:52
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Missed 17:29 2-1
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Missed 15:37 2-1
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Goal 14:50 2-1
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Goal 14:11 1-1
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Missed 13:26 1-0
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Missed 13:20 1-0
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Missed 12:29 1-0
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Missed 11:10 1-0
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Penalty 10:57
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Missed 10:43 1-0
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Penalty 7:43
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Penalty 5:10
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Missed 4:51 1-0
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Missed 0:59 1-0
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Missed 15:28 1-0
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Penalty 14:13
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Missed 13:30 1-0
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Goal 6:38 1-0
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Missed 6:17 0-0
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Penalty 1:51
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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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Face Off 19:31 4-2
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Stoppage 19:31 4-2
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Giveaway 19:15 4-2
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Face Off 18:25 4-2
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Goal 18:25 4-2
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Missed 18:16 3-2
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Shot 18:11 3-2
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Missed 18:03 3-2
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Takeaway 17:54 3-2
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Shot 17:32 3-2
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Hit 17:27 3-2
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Shot 17:01 3-2
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Blocked 16:24 3-2
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Hit 16:15 3-2
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Shot 16:07 3-2
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Hit 15:34 3-2
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Hit 15:19 3-2
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Missed 15:08 3-2
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Blocked 14:59 3-2
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Stoppage 14:53 3-2
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Face Off 14:53 3-2
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Blocked 14:53 3-2
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Face Off 14:34 3-2
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Stoppage 14:34 3-2
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Shot 14:34 3-2
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Hit 14:11 3-2
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Missed 14:03 3-2
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Face Off 14:00 3-2
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Stoppage 14:00 3-2
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Face Off 13:51 3-2
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Stoppage 13:51 3-2
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Hit 13:40 3-2
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Face Off 12:58 3-2
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Stoppage 12:58 3-2
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Missed 12:43 3-2
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Face Off 12:19 3-2
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Stoppage 12:19 3-2
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Missed 12:01 3-2
Showing the last 40 of 342 events.
Team Stats
WSH
BOS
18
Blocked Shots
7
32
Hits
25
7
Takeaways
12
22
Shots
41
0
Power Play Goals
1
2
Power Play Opportunities
5
0.0
Power Play Percentage
20.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
22
Faceoffs Won
42
34.4
Faceoff Win Percent
65.6
14
Giveaways
6
4
Total Penalties
2
8
Penalty Minutes
4
Head to Head
WSH leads series 2-0
Injuries
Boston Bruins
- Matthew Poitras Day-To-Day
- James Hagens Day-To-Day
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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