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Match Report

Ovechkin, Backstrom lead Capitals to 5-3 win over Flyers

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom each had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-3 Wednesday night to reclaim sole possession of first place in the Metropolitan Division.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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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Team Stats

WSH PHI
10
Blocked Shots
15
17
Hits
25
8
Takeaways
5
35
Shots
30
1
Power Play Goals
0
3
Power Play Opportunities
1
33.3
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
14
Faceoffs Won
32
30.4
Faceoff Win Percent
69.6
9
Giveaways
9
2
Total Penalties
4
4
Penalty Minutes
8

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Injuries

Philadelphia Flyers

  • Rasmus Ristolainen Injured Reserve
  • Nikita Grebenkin Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

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

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