National Hockey League
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Washington 8, Philadelphia 2
When: 7:00 PM ET, Saturday, December 5, 2009
Where: Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Referees: Stephane Auger, Dennis LaRue
Linesmen: Greg Devorski, Derek Nansen
Attendance: 19789
Final Scoring Summary
 
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Washington 3418
Philadelphia 1012
Team Records
 
Team W/L Home Away Streak
Washington 18-5-4-2 9-2-2-1 9-3-2-1 W5
Philadelphia 13-12-0-1 8-6-0-1 5-6-0-0 L4
Recap Quick Hits
  • With this loss, the Philadelphia Flyers have a 8-6-0-1 record at home this season. The Washington Capitals have a 9-3-2-1 record on the road.
  • Philadelphia has a streak of 4 straight up losses. The Flyers have won 3 of their last 10 games.
  • Washington has a streak of 5 straight up wins. The Capitals have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Scott Hartnell played for 16:00 during 22 shifts and scored 1 point. Scott Hartnell had 1 goal and 0 assists.
  • Nicklas Backstrom played for 19:50 during 22 shifts and scored 5 points. Nicklas Backstrom had 1 goal and 4 assists.
  • Philadelphia had 1 powerplay opportunity and converted 0 of them.
  • Washington had 6 powerplay opportunities and converted 4 of them.
Top Game Performances
 
Washington   Philadelphia
Nicklas Backstrom 5 Points Scott Hartnell 1
Mike Green 2 Goals Scott Hartnell 1
Nicklas Backstrom 4 Assists Oskars Bartulis 1
Mike Green 1 Power Play Goals N/A
N/A Short Handed Goals N/A
Jose Theodore .944 Save Percentage Brian Boucher .769
Jose Theodore 34 Saves Ray Emery 12
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Shots Goals Power Play Penalty Kill Penalty Mins Face Offs Won
Washington 30 8 4-6 1-1 4 25
Philadelphia 36 2 0-1 2-6 33 23
Upcoming Games
  • Philadelphia will play their next game on the road against Montreal. The Flyers have a W/L % of .615 after a win and .333 after a loss.
  • Washington will play their next game on the road against Tampa Bay. The Capitals have a W/L % of .765 after a win and .364 after a loss.