2010-11 Regular Season Season 2011 Episode 12 Ducks vs Capitals - Nov 1st, 2011
- TV-NR
- November 1, 2011
- 106 min
In this episode of the 2010-11 Regular Season, the Anaheim Ducks face off against the Washington Capitals on November 1st, 2011. The Ducks are coming into this game with a record of 5-4-1, while the Capitals have a record of 7-2-0.
Both teams come out strong, with the Ducks taking the lead early in the first period with a goal by forward Bobby Ryan. The Capitals quickly respond with a goal by center Nicklas Backstrom to tie the game. The rest of the period remains competitive, with both teams putting up a strong defensive effort.
The second period sees more back-and-forth action, with both teams getting scoring opportunities but failing to convert. The Capitals, who have one of the best power plays in the league, are unable to capitalize on three power play opportunities in this period.
The third period is where things get interesting. The Ducks take the lead once again with a goal by forward Teemu Selanne. However, the Capitals respond quickly with a power play goal by forward Jason Chimera to tie the game once again.
With just under five minutes left in regulation, Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler scores what looks like the go-ahead goal, but it is immediately waved off due to a high stick. The Capitals take advantage of this momentum and forward Troy Brouwer scores to give the Capitals their first lead of the game.
The Ducks pull their goaltender in the final minutes of the game, but they are unable to find the back of the net and the Capitals hold on for the 3-2 victory.
Overall, this was a highly competitive game between two talented teams. The Capitals were able to capitalize on their power play opportunities and take advantage of a crucial moment in the third period to secure the win. On the other hand, the Ducks put up a strong effort and had several scoring opportunities but were unable to come away with a win.