FinalL
Monday, January 9, 2017 · Centre Bell
Game analysis
Canadiens fall to Capitals 1–4
- E. Kuznetsov scored the game-winner at 8:12 of the third.
- B. Holtby stopped 22 of 23 shots (.957) for the win.
- The Capitals controlled play, outshooting the Canadiens 39–23.
- Power play: WSH 1/2, MTL 1/4.
- A. Ovechkin led all scorers with 1 goal and 2 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starA. Ovechkin
WSH · 1G 2A
- 2nd starE. Kuznetsov
WSH · 1G 1A
- 3rd starB. Holtby
WSH · .957 SV%
Scoring summary
1st
- 11:03WSHN. BackstromAssists: A. Ovechkin, K. Alzner1–0
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 7:18MTLT. PlekanecPPAssists: P. Byron, A. Lehkonen1–1
- 8:12WSHE. KuznetsovAssists: A. Ovechkin, J. Williams2–1
- 11:00WSHB. ConnollyAssists: E. Kuznetsov3–1
- 16:36WSHA. OvechkinPPAssists: N. Backstrom, M. Johansson4–1
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Shots | 23 |
| 46.6% | Faceoff % | 53.4% |
| 1/2 | Power Play | 1/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 4 |
| 19 | Hits | 27 |
| 24 | Blocked | 18 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 12 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 7 |
Capitals at Canadiens recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
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