2010-11 Regular Season Season 2011 Episode 11 Capitals vs Canucks - Oct 29th, 2011

The much-anticipated game between the Washington Capitals and the Vancouver Canucks on October 29th, 2011, was a thrilling matchup between two of the NHL's top teams. The Capitals were looking to redeem themselves after a disappointing loss to the Edmonton Oilers in their previous game, while the Canucks were hoping to continue their early-season dominance.

The first period of the game was a tight affair, with both teams playing well defensively and preventing any clear-cut chances. However, the Canucks were able to break the deadlock with just over a minute remaining in the period, as Dan Hamhuis scored on a power play to give Vancouver a 1-0 lead heading into the intermission.

In the second period, the Capitals came out firing and were able to tie the game up early on, as Alex Ovechkin scored his sixth goal of the season to make it 1-1. However, the Canucks responded quickly with a goal of their own, as Jannik Hansen scored his third of the season to put Vancouver back in front. The rest of the period was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams having chances to score but neither able to find the back of the net.

The third period was where the game really came to life, as the Capitals pushed hard for an equalizer. They were finally able to find one with just over nine minutes remaining in the game, as Troy Brouwer scored his first goal of the season to make it 2-2. The rest of the period was a tense affair, with both teams trying to find a winner but unable to break the deadlock.

With the game tied at 2-2, the game headed to overtime. The Canucks had the better of the early chances, but Capitals goalie Tomas Vokoun stood tall to keep Washington in the game. With just over a minute remaining in overtime, the Capitals had a chance to win it, but the Canucks' Roberto Luongo made a fantastic save to keep the game tied.

The game then headed to a shootout, with both teams hoping to take home the extra point. The Canucks took the lead in the shootout, as Alexandre Burrows scored on the first attempt. However, the Capitals were able to respond quickly, as Alexander Semin scored on their first attempt to tie it up. The next four shooters were unable to score, setting the stage for Vancouver's David Booth. Booth stepped up and scored on his attempt, giving the Canucks the win and the extra point.

Overall, the game was an exciting affair that showcased the skill and talent of both the Capitals and the Canucks. While the result may not have gone the way the Capitals wanted, they can take pride in their performance and knowledge that they gave their all against one of the league's top teams.