Question of the Week: Why does the Southeast Division suck so much?
After everyone was sure the Southeast Division would be formidible in 2011-12, it's been nothing of the sort. Why?
| Final - 2.20.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carolina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Carolina Power-Play Goal - Justin Faulk (6), from Tim Brent and Jiri Tlusty at 3:41. 2, Carolina Goal - Anthony Stewart (7), from Eric Staal and Jiri Tlusty at 5:09. 3, Carolina Goal - Andreas Nodl (3), from Brandon Sutter at 19:30. Penalties - Roman Hamrlik, Washington (Elbowing), 3:29. |
| Second Period |
| - 4, Carolina Short-Handed Goal - Eric Staal (17), unassisted at 5:56. Penalties - Derek Joslin, Carolina (Elbowing), 5:13; Matt Hendricks, Washington (Roughing), 7:25; Derek Joslin, Carolina (Roughing), 7:25; Matt Hendricks, Washington (Fighting (maj)), 9:31; Derek Joslin, Carolina (Fighting (maj)), 9:31; Karl Alzner, Washington (Holding), 13:58; Justin Faulk, Carolina (Fighting (maj)), 16:49; Troy Brouwer, Washington (Fighting (maj)), 16:49; Mike Knuble, Washington (Holding), 19:38. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Carolina Goal - Eric Staal (18), from Jaroslav Spacek at 5:51. Penalties - Tim Brent, Carolina (Hooking), 7:39; Mathieu Perreault, Washington (Tripping), 11:08. |
Shots on Goal:
Washington 5 + 6 + 6 = 17.
Carolina 16 + 12 + 12 = 40.
Power Play Conversion: Washington 0-2. Carolina 1-4.
Goaltenders: Washington, Tomas Vokoun 2-7-.714; Michal Neuvirth 3-33-.909. Carolina, Justin Peters 0-17-1.000.
Referees: Rob Martell, Stephen Walkom
Linesmen: Darren Gibbs, Tim Nowak
Power Play Conversion: Washington 0-2. Carolina 1-4.
Goaltenders: Washington, Tomas Vokoun 2-7-.714; Michal Neuvirth 3-33-.909. Carolina, Justin Peters 0-17-1.000.
Referees: Rob Martell, Stephen Walkom
Linesmen: Darren Gibbs, Tim Nowak
