On Tracking Scoring Chances, Part I
Tracking scoring chances in hockey: is it worth the effort? Well, yes and no. We take a look at the issues in a three-part series, starting with some general thoughts in Part I.
| Final - 1.22.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Power-Play Goal - Kris Letang (5), unassisted at 4:51. 2, Pittsburgh Goal - James Neal (25), from Evgeni Malkin at 5:52. Penalties - Dennis Wideman, Washington (Cross checking), 4:43; Alexander Semin, Washington (Tripping), 15:45; Eric Tangradi, Pittsburgh (Hi-sticking), 19:48. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Washington Goal - Brooks Laich (9), from Dennis Wideman and Alex Ovechkin at 11:02. 4, Washington Goal - Alexander Semin (12), from Mathieu Perreault and Alex Ovechkin at 14:38. Penalties - Zbynek Michalek, Pittsburgh (Elbowing), 8:36; Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh (Holding), 9:04; Troy Brouwer, Washington (Cross checking), 9:23; Matt Hendricks, Washington (Tripping), 16:58; Troy Brouwer, Washington (Fighting (maj)), 16:58; Tyler Kennedy, Pittsburgh (Fighting (maj)), 16:58; Mike Knuble, Washington (Holding), 18:07; Jason Chimera, Washington (Cross checking), 20:00; Paul Martin, Pittsburgh (Slashing), 20:00. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Washington Goal - Alex Ovechkin (20), from Alexander Semin and Mathieu Perreault at 1:08. 6, Pittsburgh Goal - James Neal (26), from Evgeni Malkin and Brooks Orpik at 7:06. Penalties - James Neal, Pittsburgh (Tripping), 10:00. |
| Overtime |
| - 7, Pittsburgh Goal - Evgeni Malkin (26), from Paul Martin and James Neal at 1:31. |
Shots on Goal:
Washington 4 + 10 + 6 + 0 = 20.
Pittsburgh 9 + 5 + 12 + 1 = 27.
Power Play Conversion: Washington 0-4. Pittsburgh 1-5.
Goaltenders: Washington, Michal Neuvirth 4-27-.852. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 3-20-.850.
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Brad Watson
Linesmen: Greg Devorski, David Brisebois
Power Play Conversion: Washington 0-4. Pittsburgh 1-5.
Goaltenders: Washington, Michal Neuvirth 4-27-.852. Pittsburgh, Marc-Andre Fleury 3-20-.850.
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Brad Watson
Linesmen: Greg Devorski, David Brisebois
