Final
Wednesday, December 19, 2018 · Capital One Arena
Game analysis
Penguins beat Capitals 2–1
- B. Rust scored the game-winner at 18:58 of the second.
- M. Murray stopped 31 of 32 shots (.969) for the win.
- B. Holtby kept the Capitals in it with 28 saves (.933).
- Power play: PIT 1/4, WSH 0/5.
- The Penguins dominated the dot, winning 61% of faceoffs.
- S. Crosby led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Three stars
Scoring summary
Team stats
| PIT | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Shots | 32 |
| 60.7% | Faceoff % | 39.3% |
| 1/4 | Power Play | 0/5 |
| 17 | PIM | 15 |
| 23 | Hits | 24 |
| 22 | Blocked | 18 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 15 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 10 |
Penguins at Capitals recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice