Final/OT
Monday, May 7, 2018 · PPG Paints Arena
Game analysis
Capitals beat Penguins 2–1 in overtime
- E. Kuznetsov scored the game-winner at 5:27 in overtime.
- B. Holtby stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955) for the win.
- M. Murray kept the Penguins in it with 28 saves (.933).
- The Capitals controlled play, outshooting the Penguins 30–22.
- The Penguins dominated the dot, winning 62% of faceoffs.
Three stars
- 1st starE. Kuznetsov
WSH · 1G 0A
- 2nd starA. Chiasson
WSH · 1G 0A
- 3rd starK. Letang
PIT · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 2:13WSHA. ChiassonAssists: N. Walker, J. Beagle1–0
- 11:52PITK. LetangAssists: B. Dumoulin, S. Crosby1–1
3rd
No scoring
OT
- 5:27WSHE. KuznetsovAssists: A. Ovechkin, D. Orlov2–1
Team stats
| WSH | Stat | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Shots | 22 |
| 38.1% | Faceoff % | 61.9% |
| 0/1 | Power Play | 0/1 |
| 2 | PIM | 2 |
| 36 | Hits | 33 |
| 14 | Blocked | 21 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 15 |
| 4 | Takeaways | 9 |
Capitals at Penguins 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