Lessons From An Unsuccessful Power Play
Breaking down a pretty awesome - but unsuccessful - Capitals power play
| Final - 12.20.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Washington Capitals | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Stories
The Noon Number
Today's Number takes a look at the Caps' fortunes when both Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin score in the same game.
Wednesday Caps Clips: Big Guns Get It Done
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
Recap: Caps 4, Predators 1
The Caps find their offense - and their starpower - as they take a 4-1 win from the Nashville Predators on Mike Knuble Night.
Capitals 4, Predators 1: Washington Stars Smite Preds
The Preds have staged some stunning comebacks in recent weeks, but what makes those games so exciting is the fact that most of the time when you fall behind early, you stay there.
Predators @ Capitals 3rd Period Game Thread
I think we need some fresh ice!
Tuesday afternoon notes: It's a Cap Trap!
Today we've got backup goalies suiting up, a discussion of Washington's boring new style of play (yup, you read that right), a celebration of Mike Knuble as he hits the milestone of 1,000 regular season games played.
The Noon Number
A look at what Mike Knuble has done in his relatively brief Capitals career
Tuesday's notes: Preds & Dads enjoy the day in Washington
The Nashville Predators are enjoying their annual Fathers Trip today prior to tonight's game against the Capitals, so our morning hockey notes kick off with insight from two player-father pairs, before moving on to broader issues around the hockey world...
Tuesday Caps Clips: Preds @ Caps Game Day
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes.
Predators @ Capitals Preview: One Grand Capital
The Nashville Predators will put their 5-game winning streak on the line tonight in Washington, against a Capitals team which is still trying to find its way under new head coach Dale Hunter.
Jonathon Blum on Twitter: "See y'all in Nashville tomorrow!"
After what was apparently a very short, temporary AHL assignment, Nashville Predators defenseman Jonathon Blum appears to be on his way back to Nashville, at least according to what he proclaimed on Twitter earlier this evening.
GameThreads
Capitals Fans GameThread on Japers' Rink
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Predators Fans GameThread on On the Forecheck
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Washington | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Washington Goal - Alex Ovechkin (11), from Karl Alzner and John Carlson at 7:42. 2, Washington Goal - Nicklas Backstrom (12), from Roman Hamrlik at 15:51. Penalties - Blake Geoffrion, Nashville (Roughing), 9:12; Alexander Semin, Washington (Boarding), 16:52. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Alex Ovechkin, Washington (Too many men/ice - bench), 4:17; Karl Alzner, Washington (Delaying Game-Puck over glass), 12:25; Jason Chimera, Washington (Cross checking), 17:27. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Nashville Goal - Sergei Kostitsyn (5), from Shea Weber at 4:40. 4, Washington Goal - Alexander Semin (7), from Marcus Johansson and Nicklas Backstrom at 10:21. 5, Washington Power-Play Goal - Troy Brouwer (9), from Dennis Wideman and Marcus Johansson at 13:46. Penalties - Craig Smith, Nashville (Holding), 13:19; Joel Ward, Washington (Slashing), 14:16. |
Shots on Goal:
Nashville 4 + 8 + 9 = 21.
Washington 11 + 3 + 9 = 23.
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 0-5. Washington 1-2.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Anders Lindback 4-23-.826. Washington, Michal Neuvirth 1-21-.952.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Frederick L'Ecuyer
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Derek Amell
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 0-5. Washington 1-2.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Anders Lindback 4-23-.826. Washington, Michal Neuvirth 1-21-.952.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Frederick L'Ecuyer
Linesmen: Steve Miller, Derek Amell
