Game 81: Washington at Tampa Bay
The Washington Capitals have dominated the Tampa Bay Lightning for the last two seasons. Were the Lightning able to finally win one?
| Final - 4.9.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Stories
Time of the Season: Washington at Tampa Bay preview
The Tampa Bay Walking Wounded host the Washington Capitals in their home finale.
The Shootout and Franchise Records
If the Washington Capitals break the franchise record for wins and/or points in a season, is it legitimate, having been accomplished in the era of the shootout?
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Tampa Bay | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Tampa Bay Goal - Steven Stamkos (22), from Zenon Konopka and Martin St. Louis at 0:36. 2, Washington Power-Play Goal - Brooks Laich (21), from Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green at 9:19. Penalties - John Erskine, Washington (cross checking), 2:44; Sergei Fedorov, Washington (hooking), 6:15; Evgeny Artyukhin, Tampa Bay (unsportsmanlike conduct), 8:53; Matt Smaby, Tampa Bay (holding), 8:53; David Koci, Tampa Bay (high-sticking), 16:01; Matt Smaby, Tampa Bay (slashing), 18:00; Alex Ovechkin, Washington (tripping), 19:18. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Washington Goal - Brooks Laich (22), from Mike Green and Michael Nylander at 5:37. 4, Washington Goal - David Steckel (8), from Matt Bradley and Keith Aucoin at 6:08. Penalties - Evgeny Artyukhin, Tampa Bay (tripping), 3:35; Sergei Fedorov, Washington (hooking), 8:02; Shaone Morrisonn, Washington (interference), 13:55. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Tampa Bay Goal - Matt Pettinger (7), from Paul Szczechura and Vladmir Mihalik at 12:53. 6, Washington Empty Net Goal - Mike Green (31) unassisted at 19:55. |
Shots on Goal:
Washington 6 + 12 + 15 = 33.
Tampa Bay 12 + 7 + 5 = 24.
Power Play Conversion: Washington 1-5. Tampa Bay 0-5.
Goaltenders: Washington, Jose Theodore 2-24-.917. Tampa Bay, Karri Ramo 3-32-.906.
Referees: Don Koharski, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Jean Morin, Mark Pare
Power Play Conversion: Washington 1-5. Tampa Bay 0-5.
Goaltenders: Washington, Jose Theodore 2-24-.917. Tampa Bay, Karri Ramo 3-32-.906.
Referees: Don Koharski, Wes McCauley
Linesmen: Jean Morin, Mark Pare
