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Ovechkin scores 699th goal, Capitals lose to Canadiens in OT

Alex Ovechkin scored his 699th career goal, closing in on another milestone, but the Washington Capitals dropped their third in a row, losing to the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in overtime Thursday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
10/31/26 vs Pittsburgh Penguins W 5-4 NHL
10/29/26 @ Dallas Stars W 5-2 NHL
10/27/26 @ St. Louis Blues W 2-0 NHL
10/25/26 @ Winnipeg Jets W 2-1 NHL
10/23/26 @ Chicago Blackhawks W 4-1 NHL
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Team Stats

MTL WSH
14
Blocked Shots
12
17
Hits
23
14
Takeaways
18
32
Shots
32
0
Power Play Goals
0
1
Power Play Opportunities
1
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
35
Faceoffs Won
23
60.3
Faceoff Win Percent
39.7
8
Giveaways
16
1
Total Penalties
1
2
Penalty Minutes
2

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Injuries

Washington Capitals

  • Vincent Desharnais Injured Reserve
  • Rasmus Sandin Injured Reserve
  • Patrick Thomas Injured Reserve

Montreal Canadiens

  • Kirby Dach Day-To-Day
  • Mike Matheson Out
  • Sam Montembeault Injured Reserve
  • Nick Suzuki Out
  • Ivan Demidov Injured Reserve

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