Final/SO
Sunday, March 8, 2009 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Penguins beat Capitals 4–3 in a shootout
- Tied 3–3 after overtime; the Penguins won the shootout.
- M. Fleury stopped 29 of 32 shots (.906) for the win.
- The Penguins won despite being outshot 32–22.
- Power play: PIT 1/4, WSH 1/4.
- B. Guerin led all scorers with 1 goal and 2 assists.
Scoring summary
2nd
3rd
- 0:29WSHA. OvechkinPPAssists: M. Green, B. Laich3–2
- 1:18WSHB. LaichAssists: D. Steckel, M. Green3–3
OT
No scoring
Shootout
No scoring
Team stats
| PIT | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 32 |
| 43.3% | Faceoff % | 56.7% |
| 1/4 | Power Play | 1/4 |
| 16 | PIM | 16 |
| 35 | Hits | 29 |
| 21 | Blocked | 9 |
| 13 | Giveaways | 9 |
| 9 | Takeaways | 15 |
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