Capitals edge Hurricanes behind Kuznetsov, Eller
Evgeny Kuznetsov and Lars Eller each had a goal and an assist, and the Washington Capitals held off the Carolina Hurricanes for a 4-3 win Friday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Washington Capitals
4
Carolina Hurricanes
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| CAR | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Minnesota Wild | L 1-5 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Nashville Predators | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 10/28/26 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 10/24/26 | vs Buffalo Sabres | W 4-3 | NHL |
| 10/20/26 | vs Los Angeles Kings | L 2-5 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Missed 18:53 4-3
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Penalty 17:16
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Missed 15:57 4-3
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Missed 15:11 4-3
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Missed 13:51 4-3
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Missed 12:49 4-3
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Goal 12:35 4-3
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Missed 11:52 4-2
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Penalty 10:59
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Missed 10:55 4-2
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Goal 6:35 4-2
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Penalty 6:27
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Missed 5:34 4-1
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Goal 4:51 4-1
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Goal 2:29 3-1
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Missed 2:28 2-1
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Penalty 0:53
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Goal 0:39 2-1
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Missed 0:33 2-0
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Missed 19:58 2-0
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Missed 18:57 2-0
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Missed 18:10 2-0
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Missed 17:37 2-0
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Missed 17:15 2-0
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Penalty 16:18
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Missed 16:14 2-0
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Missed 14:45 2-0
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Missed 14:40 2-0
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Penalty 13:43
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Missed 11:18 2-0
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Penalty 8:12
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Missed 6:50 2-0
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Goal 5:07 2-0
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Penalty 4:17
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Missed 3:50 1-0
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Missed 3:19 1-0
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Goal 2:58 1-0
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Penalty 20:00 0-0
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Missed 16:42 0-0
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Missed 14:22 0-0
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Missed 13:46 0-0
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Missed 12:56 0-0
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Penalty 12:16
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Penalty 11:26
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Penalty 11:26
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Penalty 7:14
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Missed 6:03 0-0
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Missed 3:40 0-0
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Missed 0:57 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 4-3
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Period End 20:00 4-3
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Shot 19:32 4-3
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Missed 18:53 4-3
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Giveaway 18:03 4-3
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Face Off 17:16 4-3
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Stoppage 17:16 4-3
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Penalty 17:16
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Shot 17:06 4-3
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Blocked 17:01 4-3
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Hit 16:04 4-3
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Missed 15:57 4-3
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Giveaway 15:50 4-3
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Face Off 15:45 4-3
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Stoppage 15:45 4-3
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Giveaway 15:17 4-3
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Missed 15:11 4-3
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Shot 15:05 4-3
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Shot 15:04 4-3
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Shot 14:55 4-3
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Giveaway 14:17 4-3
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Blocked 14:03 4-3
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Giveaway 14:02 4-3
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Missed 13:51 4-3
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Blocked 13:44 4-3
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Blocked 13:40 4-3
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Face Off 13:27 4-3
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Stoppage 13:27 4-3
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Shot 13:14 4-3
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Face Off 13:07 4-3
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Stoppage 13:07 4-3
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Stoppage 13:07 4-3
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Missed 12:49 4-3
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Face Off 12:35 4-3
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Goal 12:35 4-3
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Missed 11:52 4-2
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Takeaway 11:19 4-2
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Face Off 10:59 4-2
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Stoppage 10:59 4-2
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Penalty 10:59
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Team Stats
WSH
CAR
12
Blocked Shots
4
20
Hits
10
6
Takeaways
14
29
Shots
41
2
Power Play Goals
2
4
Power Play Opportunities
6
50.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
22
Faceoffs Won
36
37.9
Faceoff Win Percent
62.1
9
Giveaways
13
8
Total Penalties
5
24
Penalty Minutes
10
Head to Head
Injuries
Carolina Hurricanes
- Taylor Hall Day-To-Day
- Alexander Nikishin Out
- Jordan Staal Injured Reserve
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
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