Final
Friday, February 14, 2003 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Capitals 3–1
- J. Hlavac scored the game-winner at 6:10 of the third.
- The Hurricanes scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- K. Weekes stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968) for the win.
- The Hurricanes won despite being outshot 31–22.
Scoring summary
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 6:10CARJ. HlavacAssists: P. Brendl, J. Vasicek0–2
- 12:06WSHM. NylanderAssists: D. Zubrus, P. Bondra1–2
- 19:53CARJ. O'NeillENAssists: B. Battaglia, G. Wesley1–3
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Shots | 22 |
| 50.9% | Faceoff % | 49.1% |
| 0/1 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 6 | PIM | 4 |
| 12 | Hits | 14 |
| 8 | Blocked | 17 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 6 |
| 12 | Takeaways | 11 |
Capitals at Hurricanes 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