Final
Friday, December 23, 2016 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Lightning 4–0
- J. Carlson scored the game-winner at 0:55 of the first.
- The Capitals scored first and led the rest of the way.
- B. Holtby posted a 23-save shutout.
- J. Carlson led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starB. Holtby
WSH · 1.000 SV%
- 2nd starJ. Carlson
WSH · 2G 0A
- 3rd starN. Backstrom
WSH · 0G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
- 0:55WSHJ. CarlsonAssists: K. Alzner, T. Wilson0–1
- 15:42WSHJ. CarlsonAssists: M. Johansson, N. Backstrom0–2
2nd
- 10:48WSHA. OvechkinAssists: D. Orlov0–3
3rd
- 8:33WSHM. JohanssonAssists: N. Backstrom0–4
Team stats
| TBL | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shots | 27 |
| 47.5% | Faceoff % | 52.5% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 6 |
| 11 | Hits | 21 |
| 9 | Blocked | 19 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 10 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 8 |
Lightning 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