Final
Wednesday, May 9, 2012 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Rangers 2–1
- J. Chimera scored the game-winner at 10:59 of the second.
- The Capitals scored first and led the rest of the way.
- B. Holtby stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968) for the win.
- The Capitals won despite being outshot 31–23.
- Power play: WSH 1/3, NYR 0/5.
- N. Backstrom led all scorers with 0 goals and 2 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starB. Holtby
WSH · .968 SV%
- 2nd starA. Ovechkin
WSH · 1G 0A
- 3rd starJ. Chimera
WSH · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
- 1:28WSHA. OvechkinPPAssists: N. Backstrom, M. Green0–1
2nd
- 10:59WSHJ. ChimeraAssists: N. Backstrom, J. Carlson0–2
3rd
- 19:09NYRM. GaborikAssists: D. Girardi, D. Stepan1–2
Team stats
| NYR | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Shots | 23 |
| 41.5% | Faceoff % | 58.5% |
| 0/5 | Power Play | 1/3 |
| 6 | PIM | 10 |
| 37 | Hits | 33 |
| 6 | Blocked | 24 |
| 9 | Giveaways | 18 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 5 |
Rangers 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