National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Pittsburgh 4, Washington 2
When: 12:30 PM ET, Sunday, March 9, 2008
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia
Referees: Paul Devorski, Don Van Massenhoven
Linesmen: Darren Gibbs, Jonny Murray
Attendance: 18277
Final Scoring Summary
 
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Pittsburgh 0224
Washington 0202
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Pittsburgh 39-24-3-4 19-10-2-3 20-14-1-1 W1
Washington 32-30-4-4 17-15-1-2 15-15-3-2 L2
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this loss, the Washington Capitals have a 17-15-1-2 record at home this season. The Pittsburgh Penguins have a 20-14-1-1 record on the road.
  • Washington has a streak of 2 straight up losses. The Capitals have won 4 of their last 10 games.
  • Pittsburgh has a streak of 1 straight up win. The Penguins have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Alexander Semin played for 18:41 during 19 shifts and scored 2 points. Alexander Semin had 1 goal and 1 assist.
  • Evgeni Malkin played for 23:18 during 27 shifts and scored 3 points. Evgeni Malkin had 0 goals and 3 assists.
  • Washington had 7 powerplay opportunities and converted 2 of them.
  • Pittsburgh had 5 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
Top Game Performances
 
Pittsburgh   Washington
Evgeni Malkin 3 Points Alexander Semin 2
Sidney Crosby 2 Goals Alexander Semin 1
Evgeni Malkin 3 Assists Alexander Ovechkin 2
N/A Power Play Goals Alexander Semin 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Marc-Andre Fleury .947 Save Percentage Cristobal Huet .880
Marc-Andre Fleury 36 Saves Cristobal Huet 22
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Pittsburgh 26 4 0-5 5-7 14 22
Washington 38 2 2-7 5-5 10 39
Upcoming Games
  • Washington will play their next game at home against Calgary. The Capitals have a W/L % of .406 after a win and .486 after a loss.
  • Pittsburgh will play their next game at home against Buffalo. The Penguins have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .645 after a loss.