Final
Saturday, January 2, 2010 · STAPLES Center
Game analysis
Kings beat Capitals 2–1
- M. Handzus scored the game-winner shorthanded at 2:50 of the third.
- J. Quick stopped 26 of 27 shots (.963) for the win.
- The Kings won despite being outshot 27–19.
- Power play: LAK 1/5, WSH 1/5.
Scoring summary
1st
- 19:01LAKR. SmythPPAssists: A. Kopitar, D. Doughty0–1
3rd
- 2:50LAKM. HandzusSHAssists: B. Richardson1–2
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Shots | 19 |
| 58.3% | Faceoff % | 41.7% |
| 1/5 | Power Play | 1/5 |
| 10 | PIM | 10 |
| 26 | Hits | 34 |
| 9 | Blocked | 14 |
| 10 | Giveaways | 12 |
| 2 | Takeaways | 4 |
Capitals at Kings 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