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Match Report

Orpik scores in OT, Capitals take 2-0 lead over Hurricanes

Brooks Orpik scored less than two minutes into overtime, Alex Ovechkin had two assists and the Washington Capitals beat the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Saturday to give the defending Stanley Cup champions a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.

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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
17
Blocked Shots
14
22
Hits
34
7
Takeaways
12
28
Shots
33
1
Power Play Goals
0
5
Power Play Opportunities
4
20.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
39
Faceoffs Won
23
62.9
Faceoff Win Percent
37.1
10
Giveaways
9
4
Total Penalties
5
16
Penalty Minutes
10

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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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