Final
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Sharks beat Capitals 2–0
- L. Couture scored the game-winner at 11:55 of the third.
- The Sharks scored first and led the rest of the way.
- A. Niemi posted a 25-save shutout.
- M. Neuvirth kept the Capitals in it with 34 saves (.944).
- The Sharks controlled play, outshooting the Capitals 36–25.
Three stars
- 1st starL. Couture
SJS · 1G 0A
- 2nd starM. Neuvirth
WSH · .944 SV%
- 3rd starA. Niemi
SJS · 1.000 SV%
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 11:55SJSL. CoutureAssists: B. Eager, K. Huskins1–0
- 14:07SJSD. BoyleAssists: D. Heatley, D. Setoguchi2–0
Team stats
| SJS | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Shots | 25 |
| 59.0% | Faceoff % | 41.0% |
| 0/1 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 2 |
| 21 | Hits | 21 |
| 25 | Blocked | 16 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 14 |
Sharks 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