Washington 2, NY Islanders 1
When: 7:00 PM ET, Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Where: Verizon Center, Washington, District Of Columbia
Referees:
Tim Peel, Marcus Vinnerborg
Linesmen:
Derek Amell, Tim Nowak
Attendance:
18398
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Alexander Ovechkin's goal 1:55 into overtime lifted the Capitals to a dramatic 2-1 win over the visiting New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
Brooks Laich sent the game to an extra period with just 52 seconds remaining in regulation as the Capitals swept a home-and-home series with the Isles. Ovechkin's unassisted game winner made a loser out of netminder Nathan Lawson, who stopped 40 shots in his first game action since mid-February.
Washington goaltender Michal Neuvirth turned aside 28 shots to earn the victory.
Matt Moulson's 28th goal of the season midway through the second period gave the Isles a 1-0 lead, and it stood up until Laich potted his 14th of the campaign with the Washington net empty in favor of an extra attacker.
The Islanders are now 0-10-4 in their last 14 meetings with the Capitals.
Top Game Performances
| NY Islanders |
|
Washington |
|
Matt Moulson 1 |
Points |
Alexander Ovechkin 2 |
|
Matt Moulson 1 |
Goals |
Alexander Ovechkin 1 |
|
PA Parenteau 1 |
Assists |
Alexander Ovechkin 1 |
|
N/A |
Power Play Goals |
N/A |
|
N/A |
Short Handed Goals |
N/A |
|
Nathan Lawson .952 |
Save Percentage |
Michal Neuvirth .966 |
|
Nathan Lawson 40 |
Saves |
Michal Neuvirth 28 |
Team Stats Summary
| Team |
Shots |
Goals |
Power Play |
Penalty Kill |
Penalty Mins |
Face Offs Won |
| NY Islanders
|
29 |
1 |
0-4 |
2-2 |
4 |
36 |
| Washington
|
42 |
2 |
0-2 |
4-4 |
8 |
31 |
Upcoming Games
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Washington will play their next game at home against St. Louis. The Capitals have a W/L % of .606 after a win and .467 after a loss.
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NY Islanders will play their next game at home against Minnesota. The Islanders have a W/L % of .417 after a win and .325 after a loss.