Washington 4, Nashville 1
First Period
1. Washington, Snively 3 (Sheary, Orlov) 4:17.
Penalties — None.
Second Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — McCarron Nash (high-sticking) 6:25; Snively Wash (hooking) 12:03; Granlund Nash (tripping) 12:54.
Third Period
2. Nashville, McCarron 2 (Josi, Fabbro) 2:43.
3. Washington, Jensen 4 (Hathaway, Hagelin) 3:27.
4. Washington, Ovechkin 30 (Carlson, Wilson) 4:33 (pp).
5. Washington, Ovechkin 31 (unassisted) 18:37.
Penalties — Trenin Nash (kneeing) 3:54; Granlund Nash (holding) 11:27; Jensen Wash (delay of game) 16:07.
Shots on goal by
| Washington | 10 | 10 | 8 | _ | 28 |
| Nashville | 15 | 8 | 11 | _ | 34 |
Goal — Washington: Samsonov (W, 16-7-3). Nashville: Saros (L, 24-14-3).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Washington: 1-4; Nashville: 0-2.
Referees — Pierre Lambert, Brad Meier. Linesmen — Mark Shewchyk, Bryan Pancich.
Attendance — 17,238 at Nashville.
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