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Match Report

Capitals beat Hurricanes 6-0 to take 3-2 series lead

Nicklas Backstrom needed five games to match his goal output from the entire 2018 playoffs, and he and Alex Ovechkin have the defending Stanley Cup champion Capitals one victory away from the second round.

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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
32
Hits
48
5
Takeaways
14
30
Shots
28
0
Power Play Goals
3
5
Power Play Opportunities
4
0.0
Power Play Percentage
75.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
30
Faceoffs Won
35
46.2
Faceoff Win Percent
53.8
13
Giveaways
17
4
Total Penalties
5
8
Penalty Minutes
10

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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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