With little support, Panthers' Markstrom beyond solid in first start
Rookie netminder stops 29 in Washington
| Final - 10.18.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Panthers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
Stories
Wednesday Caps Clips: Poetic Justice
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
Recap: Caps 3, Panthers 0
A recap of the October 18th game between the Washington Capitals and Florida Panthers. The Capitals won, 3-0, on goals from Marcus Johansson, Alexander Semin, and Jason Chimera.
Cats Recap: Panthers outworked, outscored; fall to Capitals 3-0
Markstrom hot in first NHL start despite little help
Fanpost
Third Period Open Thread
Two solid periods, and the Caps are only up by one. Sounds like a pretty good time for the boys to prove they're ready to put up a solid sixty minute effort.
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Second Period Open Thread
I know that you're tempted to do so, but don't feel bad for Tomas Vokoun. I'm sure his first period was much more interesting than it looked.
The Noon Number
Today's Noon Number focuses on tonight's opponent, the Florida Panthers, and their special special teams
Game Day Preview: Game 5, Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals
The Cats meet the Caps for the first of six games this season. The Panthers will be coming off of their win in Tampa Bay's home opener, while the Capitals have been resting a few days after getting off to great start, winning their first four games.
An offensive explosion? For one night, yes
Short list of goals, assists, other categories from Monday's steamroll over Lightning
Tuesday Caps Clips: Panthers @ Caps Game Day
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
Cats Recap: Powerplay propels Panthers to 7-4 victory over Lightning
Cats Recap: Powerplay Propels Panthers to a 7-4 Victory Over Lightning
GameThreads
Capitals Fans GameThread on Japers' Rink
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Panthers Fans GameThread on Litter Box Cats
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Washington Power-Play Goal - Marcus Johansson (3), from Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin at 4:24. Penalties - Scottie Upshall, Florida (Tripping), 3:31; Roman Hamrlik, Washington (Interference), 15:16. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Jack Skille, Florida (Roughing), 17:02; Matt Hendricks, Washington (Roughing), 17:02. |
| Third Period |
| - 2, Washington Goal - Alexander Semin (2), from Mike Knuble and Dennis Wideman at 1:49. 3, Washington Empty Net Goal - Jason Chimera (4), from Alexander Semin and Brooks Laich at 19:16. Penalties - Roman Hamrlik, Washington (Interference), 14:33. |
Shots on Goal:
Florida 2 + 9 + 9 = 20.
Washington 11 + 10 + 11 = 32.
Power Play Conversion: Florida 0-2. Washington 1-1.
Goaltenders: Florida, Jacob Markstrom 2-31-.935. Washington, Tomas Vokoun 0-20-1.000.
Referees: Eric Furlatt, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Pierre Champoux, Brad Kovachik
Power Play Conversion: Florida 0-2. Washington 1-1.
Goaltenders: Florida, Jacob Markstrom 2-31-.935. Washington, Tomas Vokoun 0-20-1.000.
Referees: Eric Furlatt, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Pierre Champoux, Brad Kovachik
