Final/OT
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Islanders 3–2 in overtime
- A. Ovechkin scored the game-winner at 1:35 in overtime.
- The Capitals came back from a 2-goal deficit.
- M. Neuvirth stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917) for the win.
- The Capitals controlled play, outshooting the Islanders 34–24.
- T. Brouwer led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starA. Ovechkin
WSH · 1G 0A
- 2nd starT. Brouwer
WSH · 2G 0A
- 3rd starM. Neuvirth
WSH · .917 SV%
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:14NYIJ. BaileyAssists: F. Nielsen, A. MacDonald1–0
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 2:16NYIM. MoulsonAssists: S. Staios, P. Parenteau2–0
- 16:31WSHT. BrouwerAssists: M. Perreault, J. Chimera2–1
- 19:34WSHT. BrouwerAssists: B. Laich, D. Wideman2–2
OT
- 1:35WSHA. Ovechkin2–3
Team stats
| NYI | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Shots | 34 |
| 53.8% | Faceoff % | 46.2% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 0/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 6 |
| 19 | Hits | 25 |
| 19 | Blocked | 13 |
| 11 | Giveaways | 14 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 9 |
Islanders 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