National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 3, Montreal 2
Saturday, March 31, 2012 7:00 PM
When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, March 31, 2012
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia
Referees: Mike Hasenfratz, Francois St.Laurent
Linesmen: Matt MacPherson, Pierre Racicot
Attendance: 18506
Final Scoring Summary
 
Final OT123OTT
Montreal 11002
Washington 2001SO3
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Montreal 29-35-4-11 14-15-2-8 15-20-2-3 L4
Washington 40-31-4-4 25-11-2-2 15-20-2-2 W2
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Washington Capitals have a 25-11-2-2 record at home this season. The Montreal Canadiens have a 15-20-2-3 record on the road.
  • Washington has a streak of 2 straight up wins. The Capitals have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Montreal has a streak of 4 straight up losses. The Canadiens have won 2 of their last 10 games.
  • Jay Beagle played for 16:03 during 18 shifts and scored 1 point. Jay Beagle had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Erik Cole played for 20:39 during 24 shifts and scored 1 point. Erik Cole had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Washington had 5 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
  • Montreal had 4 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
Top Game Performances
Montreal   Washington
Erik Cole 1 Points Jay Beagle 1
Erik Cole 1 Goals Jay Beagle 1
Andrei Markov 1 Assists Karl Alzner 1
N/A Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Peter Budaj .939 Save Percentage Michal Neuvirth .951
Peter Budaj 31 Saves Michal Neuvirth 39
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals PP PK PIM FW
Montreal 41 2 0-4 5-5 10 28
Washington 33 3 0-5 4-4 8 38
Upcoming Games
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against Tampa Bay. The Capitals have a W/L % of .525 after a win and .487 after a loss.
  • Montreal will play their next game at home against Tampa Bay. The Canadiens have a W/L % of .367 after a win and .367 after a loss.