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| Final - 2.24.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Washington Capitals | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Stories
Recap: Caps 4, Canadiens 1
Nothing like a little home cooking to keep the Caps right in the thick of the playoff race, as they down Montreal 4-1.
The Noon Number
Today's Number looks at the Capitals recent containment of the Montreal Canadiens offense.
Friday Caps Clips: Habs @ Caps Game Day
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Feb 23, 1952: Lach Becomes All-Time NHL Scoring Leader
On this day in 1952, Canadiens center Elmer Lach emerged from the Rocket's shadow.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Washington | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Washington Goal - Mathieu Perreault (11), from Jason Chimera at 6:58. Penalties - Rene Bourque, Montreal (Hooking), 1:53. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Washington Goal - Jason Chimera (16), from Alexander Semin at 8:42. 3, Washington Goal - Alex Ovechkin (25), from Dmitry Orlov and Marcus Johansson at 8:58. Penalties - Alexei Emelin, Montreal (Tripping), 4:10; Dennis Wideman, Washington (Tripping), 11:14; Erik Cole, Montreal (Interference), 13:37; Mike Green, Washington (Hi-sticking), 17:12; P.K. Subban, Montreal (Holding the stick), 18:00. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Montreal Short-Handed Goal - Rene Bourque (17), from Alexei Emelin and Tomas Plekanec at 3:42. 5, Washington Empty Net Goal - Joel Ward (6), from Brooks Laich and John Carlson at 19:24. Penalties - P.K. Subban, Montreal (Tripping), 2:25; Jeff Schultz, Washington (Cross checking), 6:08; Jay Beagle, Washington (Hi-sticking), 11:56; Erik Cole, Montreal (Interference), 12:44. |
Shots on Goal:
Montreal 9 + 10 + 12 = 31.
Washington 10 + 9 + 5 = 24.
Power Play Conversion: Montreal 0-4. Washington 0-6.
Goaltenders: Montreal, Carey Price 3-23-.870. Washington, Michal Neuvirth 1-31-.968.
Referees: Chris Rooney, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Ryan Galloway, Brad Kovachik
Power Play Conversion: Montreal 0-4. Washington 0-6.
Goaltenders: Montreal, Carey Price 3-23-.870. Washington, Michal Neuvirth 1-31-.968.
Referees: Chris Rooney, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Ryan Galloway, Brad Kovachik
