Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
· Mellon Arena, Pittsburgh · Playoffs · Final/OT
Final score
The Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 in overtime on Wednesday, April 18, 2001 on the road.
Goals by period
Goals by period, Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
| Team |
1st1st period |
2nd2nd period |
3rd3rd period |
OTOvertime |
Total |
| Washington Capitals |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
4 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
Shots on goal by period
Shots on goal by period, Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
| Team |
1st1st period |
2nd2nd period |
3rd3rd period |
OTOvertime |
Total |
| Washington Capitals |
7 |
11 |
9 |
2 |
29 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins |
10 |
7 |
12 |
3 |
32 |
Scoring summary
Every goal, Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins. Numbers in brackets are season totals.
| Period |
Time |
Team |
Goal |
Assists |
Type |
Score |
| 1st |
07:49 |
Washington Capitals |
Steve Konowalchuk (1) |
Jeff Halpern (1), Calle Johansson (1) |
Power play |
WSH 1, PIT 0 |
| 2nd |
01:15 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Mario Lemieux (2) |
Jan Hrdina (2), Marc Bergevin (1) |
Even strength |
WSH 1, PIT 1 |
| 2nd |
19:16 |
Washington Capitals |
Brendan Witt (1) |
Calle Johansson (2), Trevor Linden (2) |
Power play |
WSH 2, PIT 1 |
| 3rd |
09:09 |
Washington Capitals |
Steve Konowalchuk (2) |
Sergei Gonchar (3), Trevor Linden (3) |
Power play |
WSH 3, PIT 1 |
| 3rd |
11:14 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Jaromir Jagr (1) |
Mario Lemieux (2), Kevin Stevens (1) |
Power play |
WSH 3, PIT 2 |
| 3rd |
13:50 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Janne Laukkanen (1) |
Robert Lang (2), Jaromir Jagr (4) |
Power play |
WSH 3, PIT 3 |
| OT |
04:01 |
Washington Capitals |
Jeff Halpern (1) |
Steve Konowalchuk (1), Ulf Dahlen (1) |
Even strength |
WSH 4, PIT 3 |
Numbers in brackets are the player's season totals after the goal.
Team stats
Team stats, Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
| Stat |
Washington Capitals |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Shots on goal |
29 |
32 |
| Power play |
3 of 4 |
2 of 5 |
| Penalty minutes |
14 |
12 |
| Hits |
21 |
45 |
| Blocked shots |
6 |
9 |
| Giveaways |
4 |
9 |
| Takeaways |
2 |
2 |
| Faceoffs won |
35/78 (44.9%) |
43/78 (55.1%) |
Box score
Washington Capitals
Washington Capitals skaters
| Player |
PosPosition |
GGoals | AAssists | PPoints | +/-Plus/minus | PIMPenalty minutes | SOGShots on goal | HITHits | BLKBlocked shots | PPGPower-play goals | FO%Faceoff percentage | TOITime on ice |
| Number 8 D. Khristich |
R |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
07:20 |
| Number 9 D. Zubrus |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
|
18:26 |
| Number 10 U. Dahlen |
R |
0 |
1 |
1 |
+1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
15:03 |
| Number 11 J. Halpern |
C |
1 |
1 |
2 |
+1 |
2 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
26.3% |
20:31 |
| Number 12 P. Bondra |
R |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
7 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
27:11 |
| Number 13 A. Nikolishin |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
47.4% |
16:43 |
| Number 14 J. Sacco |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
15:19 |
| Number 16 T. Linden |
C |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
53.6% |
22:38 |
| Number 17 C. Simon |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
14:18 |
| Number 22 S. Konowalchuk |
L |
2 |
1 |
3 |
+1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
|
20:35 |
| Number 77 A. Oates |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
66.7% |
08:28 |
| Number 2 K. Klee |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
07:48 |
| Number 3 S. Cote |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
+1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
20:21 |
| Number 6 C. Johansson |
D |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
23:43 |
| Number 19 B. Witt |
D |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|
22:19 |
| Number 24 R. Zettler |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
18:24 |
| Number 29 J. Reekie |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
|
17:59 |
| Number 55 S. Gonchar |
D |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-1 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
14:50 |
Washington Capitals goalies
| Goalie |
SAShots against | SVSaves | GAGoals against | SV%Save percentage | TOITime on ice | DECDecision |
| Number 37 O. Kolzig |
32 |
29 |
3 |
.906 |
64:01 |
Win |
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins skaters
| Player |
PosPosition |
GGoals | AAssists | PPoints | +/-Plus/minus | PIMPenalty minutes | SOGShots on goal | HITHits | BLKBlocked shots | PPGPower-play goals | FO%Faceoff percentage | TOITime on ice |
| Number 9 R. Corbet |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-1 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
50% |
09:25 |
| Number 15 W. Primeau |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-1 |
0 |
2 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
52.9% |
15:48 |
| Number 20 R. Lang |
C |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
55.6% |
21:42 |
| Number 25 K. Stevens |
L |
0 |
1 |
1 |
-1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
100% |
16:29 |
| Number 27 A. Kovalev |
R |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
50% |
21:41 |
| Number 29 K. Oliwa |
L |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
04:27 |
| Number 38 J. Hrdina |
C |
0 |
1 |
1 |
+1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
66.7% |
16:05 |
| Number 66 M. Lemieux |
C |
1 |
1 |
2 |
+1 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
47.6% |
26:29 |
| Number 68 J. Jagr |
R |
1 |
1 |
2 |
+1 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
|
23:20 |
| Number 82 M. Straka |
C |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
22:29 |
| Number 95 A. Morozov |
R |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
|
13:34 |
| Number 3 M. Bergevin |
D |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
|
18:28 |
| Number 5 J. Laukkanen |
D |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
|
19:25 |
| Number 6 R. Boughner |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
|
16:35 |
| Number 7 A. Ference |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
|
19:43 |
| Number 8 H. Jonsson |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
|
22:13 |
| Number 11 D. Kasparaitis |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
|
20:48 |
| Number 24 I. Moran |
D |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
100% |
06:33 |
Pittsburgh Penguins goalies
| Goalie |
SAShots against | SVSaves | GAGoals against | SV%Save percentage | TOITime on ice | DECDecision |
| Number 1 J. Hedberg |
29 |
25 |
4 |
.862 |
64:01 |
Loss |
Penalties
Penalties, Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins
| Period |
Time |
Team |
Player |
Infraction |
Minutes |
| 1st |
05:43 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Robert Lang |
Holding the stick |
2 |
| 1st |
07:29 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Alex Kovalev |
Hooking |
2 |
| 1st |
14:58 |
Washington Capitals |
Jeff Halpern |
Slashing |
2 |
| 2nd |
03:54 |
Washington Capitals |
Trevor Linden |
Tripping |
2 |
| 2nd |
17:22 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Janne Laukkanen |
Tripping |
2 |
| 3rd |
06:39 |
Washington Capitals |
Dainius Zubrus |
Clipping |
2 |
| 3rd |
08:39 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Janne Laukkanen |
Holding stick obstruction |
2 |
| 3rd |
10:46 |
Washington Capitals |
Ulf Dahlen |
Tripping |
2 |
| 3rd |
12:07 |
Washington Capitals |
Joe Reekie |
Interference |
2 |
| 3rd |
19:27 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Alex Kovalev |
High sticking |
2 |
| 3rd |
19:27 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
Alex Kovalev |
Roughing |
2 |
| 3rd |
19:27 |
Washington Capitals |
Brendan Witt |
High sticking |
2 |
| 3rd |
19:27 |
Washington Capitals |
Brendan Witt |
Roughing |
2 |
Game information
- Washington Capitals head coach
- Ron Wilson
- Pittsburgh Penguins head coach
- Ivan Hlinka
- Referees
- Dave Jackson, Paul Stewart
- Linesmen
- Brad Lazarowich, Randy Mitton
- Washington Capitals scratches
- Glen Metropolit, Trent Whitfield
- Pittsburgh Penguins scratches
- Josef Beranek, Dan Lacouture, Milan Kraft
2000-2001 season series
Every Washington Capitals and Pittsburgh Penguins game in the 2000-2001 season
| Matchup |
Status |
Details |
 Washington Capitals
2
 at Pittsburgh Penguins
3
|
Final
|
Game page: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, Wed, Jan 3, 2001
|
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Pittsburgh Penguins
5
at Washington Capitals
3
|
Final
|
Game page: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals, Mon, Jan 8, 2001
|
|
Pittsburgh Penguins
3
at Washington Capitals
4
|
Final
|
Game page: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals, Sat, Mar 3, 2001
|
|
Washington Capitals
4
at Pittsburgh Penguins
3
|
Final
|
Game page: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, Wed, Mar 7, 2001
|
|
Pittsburgh Penguins
0
at Washington Capitals
1
|
Final
Playoffs
|
Game page: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals, Thu, Apr 12, 2001
|
|
Pittsburgh Penguins
2
at Washington Capitals
1
|
Final
Playoffs
|
Game page: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals, Sat, Apr 14, 2001
|
|
Washington Capitals
0
at Pittsburgh Penguins
3
|
Final
Playoffs
|
Game page: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, Mon, Apr 16, 2001
|
|
Washington Capitals
4
at Pittsburgh Penguins
3
|
Final/OT
Playoffs
|
Game page: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, Wed, Apr 18, 2001
|
|
Pittsburgh Penguins
2
at Washington Capitals
1
|
Final
Playoffs
|
Game page: Pittsburgh Penguins at Washington Capitals, Sat, Apr 21, 2001
|
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Washington Capitals
3
at Pittsburgh Penguins
4
|
Final/OT
Playoffs
|
Game page: Washington Capitals at Pittsburgh Penguins, Mon, Apr 23, 2001
|
Other NHL games on Apr 18
Other NHL games on Wednesday, April 18, 2001
| Matchup |
Status |
Details |
 Ottawa Senators
1
 at Toronto Maple Leafs
3
|
Final
Playoffs
|
Game page: Ottawa Senators at Toronto Maple Leafs, Wed, Apr 18, 2001
|
 New Jersey Devils
2
 at Carolina Hurricanes
3
|
Final/OT
Playoffs
|
Game page: New Jersey Devils at Carolina Hurricanes, Wed, Apr 18, 2001
|
 Colorado Avalanche
5
 at Vancouver Canucks
1
|
Final
Playoffs
|
Game page: Colorado Avalanche at Vancouver Canucks, Wed, Apr 18, 2001
|
 Detroit Red Wings
3
 at Los Angeles Kings
4
|
Final/OT
Playoffs
|
Game page: Detroit Red Wings at Los Angeles Kings, Wed, Apr 18, 2001
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