FinalL
Friday, February 24, 2012 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Canadiens fall to Capitals 1–4
- J. Chimera scored the game-winner at 8:42 of the second.
- The Capitals scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- M. Neuvirth stopped 30 of 31 shots (.968) for the win.
- The Capitals won despite being outshot 31–24.
- J. Chimera led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Three stars
- 1st starM. Neuvirth
WSH · .968 SV%
- 2nd starJ. Chimera
WSH · 1G 1A
- 3rd starA. Ovechkin
WSH · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
- 6:58WSHM. PerreaultAssists: J. Chimera0–1
2nd
- 8:42WSHJ. ChimeraAssists: A. Semin0–2
- 8:58WSHA. OvechkinAssists: D. Orlov, M. Johansson0–3
3rd
- 3:42MTLR. BourqueSHAssists: A. Emelin, T. Plekanec1–3
- 19:24WSHJ. WardENAssists: B. Laich, J. Carlson1–4
Team stats
| MTL | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Shots | 24 |
| 50.0% | Faceoff % | 50.0% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 0/6 |
| 12 | PIM | 8 |
| 24 | Hits | 29 |
| 23 | Blocked | 10 |
| 7 | Giveaways | 14 |
| 1 | Takeaways | 8 |
Canadiens at Capitals recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
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