| Final - 12.23.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New Jersey Devils | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
On this week's episode of Talking Red, David Sarch, Ryan Lucas, and John Fischer get together to discuss the two games the Devils played, their third period collapses in both, the defense when healthy, and the team's schedule.
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 4-3 through the shootout this evening. This recap highlights the very good play by the Devils in the first two periods, the awful third period performance that blew a 3 goal lead, and more.
Today's Number looks at a couple of struggling Russian snipers
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
The New Jersey Devils will play the Washington Capitals tonight. This preview focuses on the need for the Devils to play good defense as a team, the match-up problems with the Caps' top forwards, goaltending, special teams, and more.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| New Jersey | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - No scoring. Penalties - Alexander Semin, Washington (Interference), 5:59; Anton Volchenkov, New Jersey (Slashing), 11:23; Alexander Urbom, New Jersey (Tripping), 17:25. |
| Second Period |
| - 1, New Jersey Power-Play Goal - Ilya Kovalchuk (11), from Kurtis Foster and Patrik Elias at 2:20. 2, New Jersey Goal - Alexander Urbom, from Travis Zajac and Ilya Kovalchuk at 4:57. 3, New Jersey Goal - Adam Henrique (9), from Matt Taormina and Zach Parise at 10:08. Penalties - John Erskine, Washington (Holding), 2:03; Tim Sestito, New Jersey (Hooking), 3:16; Nicklas Backstrom, Washington (Roughing), 3:56. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Washington Goal - Brooks Laich (8), from Dennis Wideman and Alex Ovechkin at 3:48. 5, Washington Goal - Jason Chimera (12), from Alexander Semin at 12:44. 6, Washington Goal - Jason Chimera (13), from Brooks Laich and Alexander Semin at 18:18. Penalties - John Erskine, Washington (Cross checking), 8:04. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
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