National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 5, Detroit 3
Monday, March 19, 2012 7:30 PM
When: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, March 19, 2012
Where: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Referees: Steve Kozari, Brian Pochmara
Linesmen: Scott Driscoll, Scott Cherrey
Attendance: 20066
Final Scoring Summary
 
Finale123T
Washington 3115
Detroit 0123
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Washington 37-30-3-3 23-10-1-2 14-20-2-1 W1
Detroit 44-25-2-2 28-5-1-1 16-20-1-1 L5
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this loss, the Detroit Red Wings have a 28-5-1-1 record at home this season. The Washington Capitals have a 14-20-2-1 record on the road.
  • Detroit has a streak of 5 straight up losses. The Red Wings have won 3 of their last 10 games.
  • Washington has a streak of 1 straight up win. The Capitals have won 5 of their last 10 games.
  • Brendan Smith played for 17:57 during 21 shifts and scored 2 points. Brendan Smith had 0 goals and 2 assists.
  • Alexander Ovechkin played for 16:59 during 18 shifts and scored 2 points. Alexander Ovechkin had 2 goals and 0 assists.
  • Detroit had 3 powerplay opportunities and converted 1 of them.
  • Washington had 4 powerplay opportunities and converted 3 of them.
Top Game Performances
Washington   Detroit
Alexander Ovechkin 2 Points Brendan Smith 2
Alexander Ovechkin 2 Goals Todd Bertuzzi 1
Marcus Johansson 2 Assists Brendan Smith 2
Alexander Ovechkin 2 Power Play Goals Kyle Quincey 1
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Braden Holtby .909 Save Percentage Jimmy Howard .810
Braden Holtby 30 Saves Jimmy Howard 17
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals PP PK PIM FW
Washington 22 5 3-4 2-3 6 24
Detroit 33 3 1-3 1-4 8 32
Upcoming Games
  • Detroit will play their next game on the road against NY Rangers. The Red Wings have a W/L % of .711 after a win and .429 after a loss.
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against Philadelphia. The Capitals have a W/L % of .541 after a win and .472 after a loss.