Final
Wednesday, March 8, 2006 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Penguins 6–3
- D. Zubrus scored the game-winner on the power play at 15:31 of the second.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- O. Kolzig stopped 22 of 25 shots (.880) for the win.
- The Capitals controlled play, outshooting the Penguins 42–25.
- Power play: WSH 2/10, PIT 0/5.
- A. Ovechkin led all scorers with 1 goal and 2 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 2:03PITC. ArmstrongAssists: S. Crosby, C. Cross1–0
- 4:14WSHB. ClymerAssists: B. Muir, B. Sutherby1–1
- 11:10WSHC. ClarkAssists: A. Ovechkin1–2
- 16:08WSHI. MajeskySHAssists: S. Morrisonn, M. Bradley1–3
2nd
- 9:05PITJ. LeClairAssists: R. Jackman, R. Malone2–3
- 15:31WSHD. ZubrusPPAssists: B. Muir, A. Ovechkin2–4
3rd
- 4:14PITR. MaloneSH3–4
- 5:54WSHA. OvechkinPPAssists: B. Muir, B. Clymer3–5
- 19:59WSHM. PettingerENAssists: I. Majesky3–6
Team stats
| PIT | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Shots | 42 |
| 54.2% | Faceoff % | 45.8% |
| 0/5 | Power Play | 2/10 |
| 22 | PIM | 12 |
| 12 | Hits | 19 |
| 14 | Blocked | 15 |
| 13 | Giveaways | 16 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 11 |
Penguins 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