National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 5, Carolina 4
When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, March 14, 2009
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia
Referees: Chris Lee, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Jean Morin, Pierre Racicot
Attendance: 18277
Final Scoring Summary
 
Final OT123OTT
Carolina 12104
Washington 2201SO5
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Carolina 36-28-2-5 19-13-1-0 17-15-1-5 L3
Washington 43-21-2-4 26-9-0-2 17-12-2-2 W3
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Washington Capitals have a 26-9-0-2 record at home this season. The Carolina Hurricanes have a 17-15-1-5 record on the road.
  • Washington has a streak of 3 straight up wins. The Capitals have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Carolina has a streak of 3 straight up losses. The Hurricanes have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Alexander Semin played for 21:33 during 23 shifts and scored 4 points. Alexander Semin had 1 goal and 3 assists.
  • Eric Staal played for 24:40 during 34 shifts and scored 3 points. Eric Staal had 1 goal and 2 assists.
  • Washington had 4 powerplay opportunities and converted 3 of them.
  • Carolina had 4 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
Top Game Performances
 
Carolina   Washington
Eric Staal 3 Points Alexander Semin 4
Eric Staal 1 Goals Alexander Semin 1
Eric Staal 2 Assists Alexander Semin 3
N/A Power Play Goals Alexander Semin 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Cam Ward .871 Save Percentage Jose Theodore .875
Cam Ward 27 Saves Jose Theodore 28
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Carolina 32 4 0-4 1-4 12 34
Washington 31 5 3-4 4-4 12 35
Upcoming Games
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against Winnipeg. The Capitals have a W/L % of .667 after a win and .556 after a loss.
  • Carolina will play their next game at home against New Jersey. The Hurricanes have a W/L % of .444 after a win and .559 after a loss.