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2 early goals lift Minnesota to a 5-1 win over Washington, snapping the Capitals’ 3-game run

WASHINGTON (AP) — Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron scored in the first 5:27 for Minnesota, and the Wild held on for a 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.Justin Sourdif scored the only goal for Washington in the dying…

By Noah Trister · Yahoo Sports

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:18 PM

Key Things to Know

Minnesota defeated Washington 5-1 on Sunday to snap the Capitals' three-game winning streak.
Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron scored for the Wild within the game's opening 5:27.
Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt stopped 26 shots to earn the victory and improve to 9-2-3.

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The Minnesota Wild secured a 5-1 victory against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, ending Washington's three-game winning run. Quinn Hughes and Michael McCarron paced Minnesota early by scoring within the first 5:27 of the first period.

Goaltender Jesper Wallstedt delivered a strong performance in net for the Wild, turning aside 26 shots to improve to 9-2-3 this season. The result opened Washington's three-game homestand at Capital One Arena with a loss.

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2 early goals lift Minnesota to a 5-1 win over Washington, snapping the Capitals’ 3-game run

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