National Hockey League

FINAL
Washington Capitals 2
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Winnipeg Jets 3
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WSH10102
WPG11013
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Match Report

Ehlers scores in OT as Jets beat Capitals 3-2 to clinch playoff spot, overcome Ovechkin's 889th goal

— Nikolaj Ehlers scored on a breakaway 1:28 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets clinched a playoff spot, beating the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the NHL's top two teams.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
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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Team Stats

WSH WPG
12
Blocked Shots
20
17
Hits
15
7
Takeaways
3
29
Shots
25
0
Power Play Goals
0
2
Power Play Opportunities
2
0.0
Power Play Percentage
0.0
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
21
Faceoffs Won
18
53.8
Faceoff Win Percent
46.2
13
Giveaways
11
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6

Head to Head

WPG wins series 2-0

WSH Last 5 matchups WPG
  1. 2 Final/OT 2025-03-26 @ WPG 3
  2. 4 Final/OT 2025-02-02 @ WSH 5

Injuries

Winnipeg Jets

  • Dawson Mercer Day-To-Day
  • Vladislav Namestnikov Injured Reserve
  • Nick Bjugstad Injured Reserve
  • Josh Morrissey Injured Reserve
  • Garrett Brown Injured Reserve

Washington Capitals

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

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