National Hockey League

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Match Report

Ovechkin scores 49th goal, Capitals beat Hurricanes

Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 49th goal of the season to snap a four-game drought and help Washington beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on Tuesday night, increasing the Capitals' division lead.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/3/26 @ Nashville Predators L 1-4 NHL
11/1/26 vs Winnipeg Jets W 7-0 NHL
10/29/26 vs Columbus Blue Jackets W 3-2 NHL
10/27/26 vs Boston Bruins W 2-1 NHL
10/24/26 @ St. Louis Blues W 4-0 NHL
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Team Stats

CAR WSH
14
Blocked Shots
16
25
Hits
20
8
Takeaways
11
28
Shots
28
0
Power Play Goals
0
0
Power Play Opportunities
2
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
35
Faceoffs Won
26
57.4
Faceoff Win Percent
42.6
13
Giveaways
16
2
Total Penalties
0
4
Penalty Minutes
0

Head to Head

WSH leads series 3-0

CAR Last 5 matchups WSH
  1. 2 Final 2019-03-28 @ CAR 3
  2. 1 Final 2019-03-26 @ WSH 4
  3. 1 Final 2018-12-28 @ WSH 3
  4. 5 Final/SO 2018-12-15 @ CAR 6

Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Carolina Hurricanes

  • Taylor Hall Day-To-Day
  • Alexander Nikishin Out
  • Jordan Staal Injured Reserve

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