Final
Friday, January 20, 2012 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Capitals 3–0
- J. Jokinen scored the game-winner shorthanded at 12:43 of the first.
- The Hurricanes scored first and led the rest of the way.
- C. Ward posted a 23-save shutout.
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Capitals 33–23.
- Power play: CAR 2/3, WSH 0/3.
- J. Jokinen led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starC. Ward
CAR · 1.000 SV%
- 2nd starJ. Jokinen
CAR · 2G 0A
- 3rd starE. Staal
CAR · 0G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
- 12:43CARJ. JokinenSHAssists: E. Staal0–1
2nd
- 19:42CARJ. JokinenPPAssists: J. Harrison, T. Brent0–2
3rd
- 19:30CARJ. TlustyPPAssists: E. Staal, T. Gleason0–3
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shots | 33 |
| 47.5% | Faceoff % | 52.5% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 2/3 |
| 11 | PIM | 11 |
| 21 | Hits | 20 |
| 18 | Blocked | 15 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 6 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 11 |
Capitals at Hurricanes 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