Final
Monday, December 23, 2002 · MCI Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Lightning 3–0
- S. Konowalchuk scored the game-winner at 5:24 of the first.
- The Capitals scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- O. Kolzig posted a 40-save shutout.
- The Capitals won despite being outshot 40–25.
Scoring summary
1st
- 5:24WSHS. KonowalchukAssists: J. Halpern, M. Grier0–1
2nd
- 6:21WSHR. LangAssists: B. Sutherby, C. Johansson0–2
Team stats
| TBL | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | Shots | 25 |
| 52.0% | Faceoff % | 48.0% |
| 0/6 | Power Play | 0/4 |
| 13 | PIM | 17 |
| 4 | Hits | 2 |
| 0 | Blocked | 0 |
| 0 | Giveaways | 0 |
| 0 | Takeaways | 0 |
Lightning at Capitals recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice