Final/OTW
Thursday, March 30, 2006 · Centre Bell
Game analysis
Canadiens beat Capitals 3–2 in overtime
- S. Koivu scored the game-winner at 4:02 in overtime.
- C. Huet stopped 27 of 29 shots (.931) for the win.
- Power play: MTL 1/10, WSH 1/6.
- C. Higgins led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 11:29MTLC. HigginsAssists: S. Koivu, S. Souray0–1
- 18:37WSHB. ClymerAssists: A. Ovechkin, B. Sutherby1–1
3rd
- 8:23MTLC. HigginsPP1–2
- 19:57WSHJ. HalpernPPAssists: B. Willsie, A. Ovechkin2–2
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Shots | 33 |
| 53.6% | Faceoff % | 46.4% |
| 1/6 | Power Play | 1/10 |
| 24 | PIM | 16 |
| 10 | Hits | 18 |
| 15 | Blocked | 18 |
| 10 | Giveaways | 9 |
| 19 | Takeaways | 19 |
Capitals at Canadiens recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
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