Final
Friday, February 5, 2010 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Thrashers 5–2
- A. Semin scored the game-winner at 3:52 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- M. Neuvirth stopped 43 of 45 shots (.956) for the win.
- The Capitals won despite being outshot 45–32.
- Power play: WSH 1/5, ATL 0/3.
- R. Peverley led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 2:46ATLT. EnstromAssists: R. Peverley, V. Kozlov1–0
- 13:41WSHA. OvechkinPPAssists: N. Backstrom, A. Semin1–1
2nd
- 4:31WSHN. BackstromAssists: A. Ovechkin, M. Knuble1–2
3rd
- 3:52WSHA. SeminAssists: B. Laich, S. Morrisonn1–3
- 5:00WSHJ. ChimeraAssists: M. Bradley1–4
- 13:15ATLR. PeverleySH2–4
- 18:33WSHM. GreenENAssists: B. Gordon2–5
Team stats
| ATL | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Shots | 32 |
| 54.9% | Faceoff % | 45.1% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 1/5 |
| 17 | PIM | 13 |
| 19 | Hits | 15 |
| 20 | Blocked | 12 |
| 3 | Giveaways | 12 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 6 |
Thrashers 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