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| Final - 10.13.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Pittsburgh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Goal - James Neal (3), from Steve Sullivan and Evgeni Malkin at 2:27. Penalties - Karl Alzner, Washington (Delay of game), 10:03; Jeff Halpern, Washington (Holding the stick), 14:25. |
| Second Period |
| - 2, Washington Goal - Mike Knuble, from Alexander Semin and Karl Alzner at 1:20. Penalties - Brooks Laich, Washington (Cross checking), 9:58. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Washington Goal - Alex Ovechkin, from Mike Green and Nicklas Backstrom at :40. 4, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - James Neal (4), from Evgeni Malkin and Chris Kunitz at 16:15. Penalties - Jay Beagle, Washington (Roughing), 5:54; Jay Beagle, Washington (Fighting (maj)), 5:54; Arron Asham, Pittsburgh (Fighting (maj)), 5:54; Troy Brouwer, Washington (Holding), 15:12. |
| Overtime |
| - 5, Washington Power-Play Goal - Dennis Wideman (2), from Nicklas Backstrom at 2:48. |
Shots on Goal:
Washington 3 + 11 + 3 + 2 = 19.
Pittsburgh 12 + 9 + 18 + 2 = 41.
Power Play Conversion: Washington 1-1. Pittsburgh 1-5.
Goaltenders: Washington, Tomas Vokoun 2-41-.951. Pittsburgh, Brent Johnson 3-19-.842.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Dan O'Rourke
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Scott Cherrey
Power Play Conversion: Washington 1-1. Pittsburgh 1-5.
Goaltenders: Washington, Tomas Vokoun 2-41-.951. Pittsburgh, Brent Johnson 3-19-.842.
Referees: Greg Kimmerly, Dan O'Rourke
Linesmen: Derek Amell, Scott Cherrey
