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Match Report

Wild edge Capitals 2-1 to move into playoff position

Luke Kunin scored the go-ahead goal with 7:35 left, Devan Dubnyk made 21 saves and the Minnesota Wild moved into playoff position by beating the Washington Capitals 2-1 on Friday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/3/26 @ Philadelphia Flyers W 4-2 NHL
11/1/26 @ Washington Capitals W 5-1 NHL
10/29/26 vs New York Islanders L 3-4 NHL
10/27/26 @ Utah Mammoth W 3-1 NHL
10/25/26 @ Vancouver Canucks W 4-2 NHL
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Team Stats

MIN WSH
22
Blocked Shots
13
16
Hits
15
8
Takeaways
13
27
Shots
22
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
27
Faceoffs Won
29
48.2
Faceoff Win Percent
51.8
8
Giveaways
12
4
Total Penalties
2
8
Penalty Minutes
4

Head to Head

Series tied 1-1

MIN Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 2 Final 2019-03-22 @ WSH 1
  2. 2 Final 2018-11-14 @ MIN 5

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Minnesota Wild

  • Filip Gustavsson Injured Reserve
  • Marcus Foligno Injured Reserve
  • Nick Foligno Injured Reserve
  • Jared Spurgeon Injured Reserve
  • Brock Faber Injured Reserve

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