Final/OT
Thursday, March 31, 2011 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Capitals beat Blue Jackets 4–3 in overtime
- J. Chimera scored the game-winner at 2:30 in overtime.
- M. Neuvirth stopped 20 of 23 shots (.870) for the win.
- The Capitals controlled play, outshooting the Blue Jackets 33–23.
- J. Carlson led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Three stars
- 1st starJ. Chimera
WSH · 1G 1A
- 2nd starJ. Arnott
WSH · 1G 0A
- 3rd starM. Calvert
CBJ · 0G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
- 1:39WSHJ. CarlsonAssists: B. Laich, J. Chimera0–1
2nd
- 11:10CBJA. VermetteAssists: M. Calvert, T. Kubalik1–1
- 12:32WSHM. KnubleAssists: N. Backstrom, A. Ovechkin1–2
- 13:14CBJF. TyutinAssists: T. Kubalik, M. Calvert2–2
- 13:27WSHJ. ArnottAssists: M. Sturm2–3
3rd
- 14:23CBJS. UpshallAssists: D. MacKenzie3–3
OT
- 2:30WSHJ. ChimeraAssists: B. Laich, J. Carlson3–4
Team stats
| CBJ | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shots | 33 |
| 55.2% | Faceoff % | 44.8% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 0/1 |
| 7 | PIM | 9 |
| 28 | Hits | 24 |
| 20 | Blocked | 21 |
| 5 | Giveaways | 11 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 8 |
Blue Jackets 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