Final
Wednesday, October 12, 2005 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Capitals 7–2
- B. Hedican scored the game-winner at 18:36 of the second.
- C. Ward stopped 26 of 28 shots (.929) for the win.
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Capitals 36–28.
- Power play: CAR 3/7, WSH 0/6.
- The Hurricanes dominated the dot, winning 65% of faceoffs.
- E. Staal led all scorers with 1 goal and 3 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 10:28WSHA. OvechkinAssists: A. Cassels1–0
2nd
- 3:11CARM. CullenPPAssists: R. Brind'Amour, O. Tverdovsky1–1
- 4:21WSHD. Zubrus2–1
- 5:58CARE. StaalPPAssists: E. Cole, F. Kaberle2–2
- 18:36CARB. HedicanAssists: E. Staal, C. Stillman2–3
3rd
- 1:45CARE. ColeAssists: C. Stillman, E. Staal2–4
- 3:57CARJ. WilliamsAssists: R. Brind'Amour2–5
- 7:57CARR. Brind'AmourPPAssists: E. Staal, B. Hedican2–6
- 14:45CARN. NordgrenAssists: M. Cullen, B. Hedican2–7
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Shots | 36 |
| 34.6% | Faceoff % | 65.4% |
| 0/6 | Power Play | 3/7 |
| 16 | PIM | 12 |
| 7 | Hits | 11 |
| 17 | Blocked | 15 |
| 5 | Giveaways | 2 |
| 4 | Takeaways | 1 |
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