Ducks Fall To Washington Capitals, 3-2, In Shootout

 WASHINGTON (AP) — Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nicklas Backstrom scored shootout goals, Philipp Grubauer stopped 23 shots in his first NHL action of the season and the Washington Capitals defeated the Anaheim Ducks, 3-2, on Friday night.

After Alex Ovechkin, Washington's third shooter, failed to score, Anaheim had a chance to extend the game. But Grubauer stopped Ryan Kesler. Jakob Silfverberg scored the Ducks' lone shootout goal.

Jason Chimera had a goal and an assist in regulation for Washington, and Kuznetsov added two assists.

John Carlson gave Washington a 2-1 lead at 10:44 of the third period, but Corey Perry tied it with 6:15 left when he banked a shot from a tough angle in off Grubauer's skate for his 23rd goal. That forced overtime for teams who had both played and won Thursday night.

Kesler had a goal and an assist for Anaheim, the NHL points leader, which had won eight of 10.

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