National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 3, Carolina 0
Tuesday, February 26, 2013 7:00 PM
When: 7:00 PM ET, Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia
Referees: Darcy Burchell, Mike Leggo
Linesmen: Mike Cvik, Derek Nansen
Attendance: 18506
Final Scoring Summary
 
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Carolina 0000
Washington 1113
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Carolina 9-8-1-0 3-4-0-0 6-4-1-0 L1
Washington 7-10-1-0 5-5-0-0 2-5-1-0 W2
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Washington Capitals have a 5-5-0-0 record at home this season. The Carolina Hurricanes have a 6-4-1-0 record on the road.
  • Washington has a streak of 2 straight up wins. The Capitals have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Carolina has a streak of 1 straight up loss. The Hurricanes have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Nicklas Backstrom played for 17:48 during 21 shifts and scored 2 points. Nicklas Backstrom had 1 goal and 1 assist.
  • Washington had 4 powerplay opportunities and converted 1 of them.
  • Carolina had 2 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
Top Game Performances
Carolina   Washington
N/A Points Nicklas Backstrom 2
N/A Goals Nicklas Backstrom 1
N/A Assists Nicklas Backstrom 1
N/A Power Play Goals Nicklas Backstrom 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Cam Ward .925 Save Percentage Braden Holtby 1.000
Cam Ward 37 Saves Braden Holtby 33
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals PP PK PIM FW
Carolina 33 0 0-2 3-4 8 31
Washington 40 3 1-4 2-2 4 29
Upcoming Games
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against Philadelphia. The Capitals have a W/L % of .500 after a win and .364 after a loss.
  • Carolina will play their next game at home against Pittsburgh. The Hurricanes have a W/L % of .444 after a win and .625 after a loss.