FinalL
Wednesday, January 18, 2012 · Centre Bell
Game analysis
Canadiens fall to Capitals 0–3
- M. Perreault scored the game-winner at 4:41 of the first.
- The Capitals scored first and led the rest of the way.
- M. Neuvirth posted a 31-save shutout.
- The Capitals won despite being outshot 31–16.
- Power play: WSH 1/4, MTL 0/7.
Three stars
- 1st starM. Neuvirth
WSH · 1.000 SV%
- 2nd starA. Ovechkin
WSH · 1G 0A
- 3rd starM. Perreault
WSH · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:41WSHM. PerreaultAssists: D. Orlov, C. Eakin1–0
- 8:23WSHM. JohanssonAssists: T. Brouwer, J. Carlson2–0
2nd
- 10:44WSHA. OvechkinPPAssists: A. Semin, D. Wideman3–0
3rd
No scoring
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Shots | 31 |
| 58.7% | Faceoff % | 41.3% |
| 1/4 | Power Play | 0/7 |
| 19 | PIM | 15 |
| 19 | Hits | 19 |
| 25 | Blocked | 15 |
| 13 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 9 | Takeaways | 6 |
Capitals at Canadiens recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
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