Final
Thursday, November 9, 2006 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Capitals 5–0
- E. Cole scored the game-winner at 5:47 of the first.
- The Hurricanes scored first and led the rest of the way.
- C. Ward posted a 20-save shutout.
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Capitals 39–20.
- Power play: CAR 1/7, WSH 0/4.
- E. Cole recorded a hat trick.
Scoring summary
2nd
- 18:03CARE. ColePPAssists: E. Staal, B. Hedican0–2
3rd
- 8:46CARE. StaalAssists: S. Walker, G. Wesley0–3
- 11:46CART. LetowskiAssists: A. Ladd0–4
- 14:39CARE. ColeAssists: R. Whitney, R. Brind'Amour0–5
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Shots | 39 |
| 46.0% | Faceoff % | 54.0% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 1/7 |
| 14 | PIM | 8 |
| 14 | Hits | 10 |
| 10 | Blocked | 16 |
| 6 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 15 | Takeaways | 8 |
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