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Capitals survive surge from Hurricanes to win Game 1

Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin combined to score three goals on the first eight shots, and the defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals survived a surge from Andrei Svechnikov and the Carolina Hurricanes to win Game 1 of their...

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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
9
Blocked Shots
17
37
Hits
35
6
Takeaways
9
29
Shots
18
0
Power Play Goals
2
3
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
50.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
39
Faceoffs Won
28
58.2
Faceoff Win Percent
41.8
7
Giveaways
11
4
Total Penalties
2
8
Penalty Minutes
4

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Injuries

Washington Capitals

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

Carolina Hurricanes

  • Alexander Nikishin Out
  • Jordan Staal Injured Reserve

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