Final/SOOTL
Saturday, March 31, 2012 · Verizon Center
Game analysis
Canadiens fall to Capitals 2–3 in a shootout
- Tied 2–2 after overtime; the Capitals won the shootout.
- M. Neuvirth stopped 39 of 41 shots (.951) for the win.
- P. Budaj kept the Canadiens in it with 31 saves (.939).
- The Capitals won despite being outshot 41–33.
Three stars
- 1st starM. Neuvirth
WSH · .951 SV%
- 2nd starJ. Beagle
WSH · 1G 0A
- 3rd starE. Cole
MTL · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:16WSHM. PerreaultAssists: A. Semin, K. Alzner0–1
- 16:10WSHJ. BeagleAssists: M. Hendricks, M. Knuble0–2
- 19:38MTLE. ColeAssists: M. Pacioretty1–2
2nd
- 14:31MTLT. PlekanecAssists: A. Markov, F. St-Denis2–2
3rd
No scoring
OT
No scoring
Shootout
- 0:00WSHM. Hendricks2–4
Team stats
| MTL | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Shots | 33 |
| 42.4% | Faceoff % | 57.6% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 0/5 |
| 10 | PIM | 8 |
| 21 | Hits | 26 |
| 20 | Blocked | 16 |
| 9 | Giveaways | 17 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 11 |
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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