9:49 PM, Feb 22, 2012
Milan Michalek tallied twice to lead Ottawa past
Washington, 5-2, at Scotiabank Place. Erik Karlsson picked up a goal and two
assists for the Senators, who have won four in a row and five of their last
six. Chris Phillips and Nick Foligno also found the net to back a
33-save performance from Craig Anderson. John Carlson and Mathieu Perreault
scored for the Capitals, who have dropped three in a row and six of seven.
Alex Ovechkin did not play due to a lower-body injury suffered Monday at
Carolina and is listed as day-to-day. Tomas Vokoun was removed after
allowing four goals on 11 shots in 32-plus minutes. Michal Neuvirth finished
up by stopping all 14 shots he faced.