Final
Wednesday, December 23, 2009 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Sabres 5–2
- B. Morrison scored the game-winner at 10:48 of the second.
- The Capitals scored first and led the rest of the way.
- M. Neuvirth stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941) for the win.
- Power play: WSH 2/2, BUF 0/3.
- A. Ovechkin led all scorers with 1 goal and 2 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 1:18WSHN. BackstromAssists: A. Ovechkin, A. Semin0–1
- 6:47WSHM. GreenAssists: E. Fehr, C. Clark0–2
2nd
- 5:04BUFP. GaustadAssists: D. Roy, J. Pominville1–2
- 10:48WSHB. MorrisonAssists: T. Fleischmann, M. Knuble1–3
- 12:52BUFT. ConnollyAssists: S. Montador, M. Grier2–3
3rd
- 10:55WSHN. BackstromPPAssists: A. Semin, A. Ovechkin2–4
- 12:10WSHA. OvechkinPPAssists: B. Laich, M. Green2–5
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Shots | 38 |
| 55.0% | Faceoff % | 45.0% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 2/2 |
| 6 | PIM | 6 |
| 16 | Hits | 21 |
| 15 | Blocked | 24 |
| 6 | Giveaways | 14 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 15 |
Sabres 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