Ovechkin hat trick helps Capitals beat Devils
Alex Ovechkin took a stick to the face and put three pucks in the net for a hat trick to lead the Washington Capitals past the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
New Jersey Devils
2
Washington Capitals
5
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| WSH | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/30/26 | @ Vegas Golden Knights | W 5-2 | NHL |
| 10/28/26 | @ Colorado Avalanche | L 2-5 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ Dallas Stars | W 5-1 | NHL |
| 10/24/26 | vs Los Angeles Kings | W 3-1 | NHL |
| 10/22/26 | vs Anaheim Ducks | W 4-1 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Missed 18:49 2-5
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Missed 17:44 2-5
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Missed 16:29 2-5
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Missed 16:20 2-5
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Goal 15:42 2-5
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Missed 13:55 2-4
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Missed 13:41 2-4
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Missed 8:33 2-4
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Penalty 8:06
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Missed 7:33 2-4
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Goal 6:42 2-4
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Goal 3:34 2-3
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Missed 3:24 1-3
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Penalty 2:11
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Missed 16:53 1-3
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Penalty 14:36 1-3
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Penalty 13:56
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Missed 13:51 1-3
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Missed 13:03 1-3
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Missed 10:21 1-3
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Missed 9:27 1-3
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Missed 6:46 1-3
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Missed 6:00 1-3
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Missed 5:24 1-3
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Penalty 3:16
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Goal 1:08 1-3
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Goal 0:16 0-3
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Goal 19:08 0-2
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Missed 18:24 0-1
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Missed 17:04 0-1
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Missed 16:35 0-1
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Goal 15:17 0-1
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Penalty 15:12
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Penalty 13:39
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Penalty 10:42
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Missed 5:00 0-0
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Missed 4:54 0-0
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Missed 1:28 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 2-5
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Period End 20:00 2-5
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Shot 19:48 2-5
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Takeaway 19:40 2-5
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Hit 19:32 2-5
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Takeaway 19:06 2-5
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Missed 18:49 2-5
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Hit 18:47 2-5
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Face Off 18:36 2-5
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Stoppage 18:36 2-5
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Giveaway 18:13 2-5
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Missed 17:44 2-5
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Blocked 17:33 2-5
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Giveaway 17:22 2-5
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Hit 17:21 2-5
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Missed 16:29 2-5
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Missed 16:20 2-5
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Shot 16:09 2-5
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Face Off 15:42 2-5
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Stoppage 15:42 2-5
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Goal 15:42 2-5
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Blocked 14:51 2-4
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Face Off 14:42 2-4
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Stoppage 14:42 2-4
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Shot 14:41 2-4
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Shot 14:13 2-4
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Blocked 14:06 2-4
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Missed 13:55 2-4
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Blocked 13:48 2-4
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Face Off 13:42 2-4
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Stoppage 13:42 2-4
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Missed 13:41 2-4
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Hit 13:25 2-4
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Giveaway 13:08 2-4
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Face Off 12:58 2-4
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Stoppage 12:58 2-4
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Takeaway 12:43 2-4
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Face Off 12:29 2-4
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Stoppage 12:29 2-4
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Shot 12:27 2-4
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Team Stats
NJ
WSH
18
Blocked Shots
13
18
Hits
11
8
Takeaways
10
34
Shots
38
0
Power Play Goals
1
4
Power Play Opportunities
5
0.0
Power Play Percentage
20.0
1
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
28
Faceoffs Won
40
41.2
Faceoff Win Percent
58.8
6
Giveaways
18
4
Total Penalties
4
10
Penalty Minutes
8
Head to Head
Injuries
Washington Capitals
- Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
- Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
- Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve
New Jersey Devils
- Anthony Mantha Day-To-Day
- Seamus Casey Injured Reserve
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