National Hockey League

FINAL
Carolina Hurricanes 4
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Washington Capitals 3
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Match Report

Hurricanes stun defending champion Capitals in 2OT in Game 7

Jordan Staal tied it in the third period, Brock McGinn scored in the second overtime and the Carolina Hurricanes stormed back to stun the Washington Capitals 4-3 in Game 7 on Wednesday night to eliminate the defending Stanley Cup champions.

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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
13
Blocked Shots
29
60
Hits
43
10
Takeaways
7
42
Shots
37
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
1
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
33
Faceoffs Won
47
41.3
Faceoff Win Percent
58.8
8
Giveaways
12
3
Total Penalties
1
6
Penalty Minutes
2

Highlights

00:34 Ovechkin: 'Frustrating, especially after last year' Watch on ESPN

Head to Head

WSH wins series 4-0

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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