National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Detroit 3, Washington 2
Wednesday, March 16, 2011 7:30 PM
When: 7:30 PM ET, Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Where: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Referees: Mike Leggo, Tim Peel
Linesmen: Dan Schachte, Jay Sharrers
Attendance: 20066
Final Scoring Summary
 
Final123T
Washington 1102
Detroit 2013
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Washington 41-21-5-5 22-8-2-5 19-13-3-0 L1
Detroit 42-20-5-3 19-11-3-1 23-9-2-2 W3
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this win, the Detroit Red Wings have a 19-11-3-1 record at home this season. The Washington Capitals have a 19-13-3-0 record on the road.
  • Detroit has a streak of 3 straight up wins. The Red Wings have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Washington has a streak of 1 straight up loss. The Capitals have won 9 of their last 10 games.
  • Brian Rafalski played for 19:10 during 20 shifts and scored 3 points. Brian Rafalski had 0 goals and 3 assists.
  • John Carlson played for 20:16 during 26 shifts and scored 1 point. John Carlson had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Detroit had 2 powerplay opportunities and converted 1 of them.
  • Washington had 4 powerplay opportunities and converted 0 of them.
Top Game Performances
Washington   Detroit
John Carlson 1 Points Brian Rafalski 3
John Carlson 1 Goals Henrik Zetterberg 2
Jason Chimera 1 Assists Brian Rafalski 3
N/A Power Play Goals Henrik Zetterberg 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Michal Neuvirth .914 Save Percentage Jimmy Howard .929
Michal Neuvirth 32 Saves Jimmy Howard 26
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals PP PK PIM FW
Washington 28 2 0-4 1-2 4 21
Detroit 35 3 1-2 4-4 8 35
Upcoming Games
  • Detroit will play their next game on the road against Columbus. The Red Wings have a W/L % of .595 after a win and .607 after a loss.
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against New Jersey. The Capitals have a W/L % of .659 after a win and .467 after a loss.