Final
Sunday, January 6, 2019 · Little Caesars Arena
Game analysis
Capitals beat Red Wings 3–2
- M. Kempny scored the game-winner at 16:08 of the third.
- The Capitals trailed after two periods and rallied in the third.
- B. Holtby stopped 23 of 25 shots (.920) for the win.
- The Capitals controlled play, outshooting the Red Wings 34–25.
- E. Kuznetsov led all scorers with 0 goals and 2 assists.
Three stars
Scoring summary
1st
- 6:57WSHT. WilsonAssists: E. Kuznetsov1–0
- 14:08DETA. Mantha1–1
2nd
- 6:48DETF. HronekAssists: D. Larkin, G. Nyquist1–2
3rd
- 6:19WSHT. BoydAssists: A. Ovechkin, B. Connolly2–2
- 16:08WSHM. KempnyAssists: M. Niskanen, E. Kuznetsov3–2
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | DET |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Shots | 25 |
| 41.0% | Faceoff % | 59.0% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 0/3 |
| 10 | PIM | 8 |
| 20 | Hits | 9 |
| 11 | Blocked | 14 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 13 |
| 4 | Takeaways | 10 |
Capitals at Red Wings 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