National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 4, Columbus 3
Thursday, March 31, 2011 7:00 PM
When: 7:00 PM ET, Thursday, March 31, 2011
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia
Referees: Greg Devorski, Marcus Vinnerborg
Linesmen: David Brisebois, Derek Nansen
Attendance: 18398
Final Scoring Summary
 
Final OT123OTT
Columbus 02103
Washington 12014
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Columbus 34-31-5-7 17-17-1-3 17-14-4-4 L1
Washington 45-22-5-6 23-8-2-6 22-14-3-0 W1
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Washington Capitals have a 23-8-2-6 record at home this season. The Columbus Blue Jackets have a 17-14-4-4 record on the road.
  • Washington has a streak of 1 straight up win. The Capitals have won 7 of their last 10 games.
  • Columbus has a streak of 1 straight up loss. The Blue Jackets have won 3 of their last 10 games.
  • John Carlson played for 25:48 during 28 shifts and scored 2 points. John Carlson had 1 goal and 1 assist.
  • Matt Calvert played for 16:25 during 23 shifts and scored 2 points. Matt Calvert had 0 goals and 2 assists.
  • Washington had 1 powerplay opportunity and converted 0 of them.
  • Columbus had 2 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
Top Game Performances
Columbus   Washington
Matt Calvert 2 Points John Carlson 2
Fedor Tyutin 1 Goals John Carlson 1
Matt Calvert 2 Assists Brooks Laich 2
N/A Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Steve Mason .879 Save Percentage Michal Neuvirth .870
Steve Mason 29 Saves Michal Neuvirth 20
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals PP PK PIM FW
Columbus 23 3 0-2 1-1 7 32
Washington 33 4 0-1 2-2 9 26
Upcoming Games
  • Washington will play their next game at home against Buffalo. The Capitals have a W/L % of .636 after a win and .515 after a loss.
  • Columbus will play their next game at home against Chicago. The Blue Jackets have a W/L % of .471 after a win and .429 after a loss.