Final
Monday, November 30, 2009 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Hurricanes 3–2
- N. Backstrom scored the game-winner at 14:53 of the second.
- J. Theodore stopped 38 of 40 shots (.950) for the win.
- The Capitals won despite being outshot 40–33.
- Power play: WSH 0/5, CAR 1/7.
- N. Backstrom led all scorers with 2 goals and 1 assist.
Three stars
- 1st starN. Backstrom
WSH · 2G 1A
- 2nd starJ. Theodore
WSH · .950 SV%
- 3rd starE. Fehr
WSH · 1G 1A
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:35CARJ. CorvoPPAssists: T. Ruutu, E. Staal0–1
- 6:11WSHN. BackstromAssists: A. Ovechkin, A. Giroux1–1
- 17:20WSHE. FehrAssists: N. Backstrom2–1
2nd
- 14:53WSHN. BackstromAssists: E. Fehr3–1
3rd
- 19:44CARM. CullenAssists: J. Jokinen, E. Staal3–2
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Shots | 40 |
| 51.4% | Faceoff % | 48.6% |
| 0/5 | Power Play | 1/7 |
| 29 | PIM | 22 |
| 21 | Hits | 45 |
| 23 | Blocked | 16 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 11 |
| 8 | Takeaways | 13 |
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