The Noon Number
Today's Number takes a look at how the Capitals have fared under Dale Hunter when scoring or surrendering the game's first goal.
| Final - 4.2.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Capitals | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Today's Number takes a look at how the Capitals have fared under Dale Hunter when scoring or surrendering the game's first goal.
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
The Tampa Bay Lightning wrap up their home schedule for the 2011-12 season with a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals.
The Caps miss a chance to take a firmer hold on 8th place, falling to Tampa Bay in the final minute of regulation.
The Tampa Bay Lightning season is just about over, foru games remain - including one with playoff implications for their opponent, the Washingotn Capitals.
Daily Washington Capitals news and notes
The Tampa Bay Lightning knock off the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in overtime in front of a sellout crowd at the Tampa Bay Times Forum Saturday night.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tampa Bay | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - No scoring. Penalties - Matt Hendricks, Washington (Cross checking), 6:13; Alexander Semin, Washington (Hooking), 10:23; Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay (Interference), 14:48. |
| Second Period |
| - 1, Washington Goal - Alexander Semin (20), from Mathieu Perreault at 12:47. 2, Tampa Bay Power-Play Goal - Teddy Purcell (21), from Steven Stamkos and Martin St. Louis at 17:20. 3, Tampa Bay Goal - Victor Hedman (5), from Nate Thompson and Tom Pyatt at 17:45. Penalties - Ryan Malone, Tampa Bay (Fighting (maj)), 5:39; Jason Chimera, Washington (Fighting (maj)), 5:39; Dmitry Orlov, Washington (Interference), 16:42. |
| Third Period |
| - 4, Washington Goal - Jason Chimera (20), from Alexander Semin at 16:43. 5, Tampa Bay Goal - Steven Stamkos (57), from Brett Clark and Brian Lee at 18:57. 6, Tampa Bay Empty Net Goal - Steven Stamkos (58), from Nate Thompson and Eric Brewer at 19:58. Penalties - Brian Lee, Tampa Bay (Interference), :08; Dennis Wideman, Washington (Slashing), 12:29. |