Final
Saturday, January 3, 2009 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Rangers 2–1
- A. Ovechkin scored the game-winner shorthanded at 19:28 of the second.
- J. Theodore stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955) for the win.
- S. Valiquette kept the Rangers in it with 29 saves (.935).
- The Capitals controlled play, outshooting the Rangers 31–22.
- Power play: WSH 1/4, NYR 0/3.
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 10:04NYRP. PruchaAssists: B. Dubinsky, N. Zherdev1–0
- 11:23WSHM. GreenPPAssists: A. Semin, V. Kozlov1–1
- 19:28WSHA. OvechkinSHAssists: D. Steckel1–2
3rd
No scoring
Team stats
| NYR | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 31 |
| 51.9% | Faceoff % | 48.1% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 1/4 |
| 20 | PIM | 28 |
| 18 | Hits | 15 |
| 17 | Blocked | 13 |
| 12 | Giveaways | 10 |
| 12 | Takeaways | 11 |
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