Washington 5, Dallas 0
First Period
1. Washington, Wilson 13 (Backstrom, Kuznetsov) 1:29 (pp).
2. Washington, Carlson 9 (Kuznetsov, Backstrom) 7:54 (pp).
3. Washington, van Riemsdyk 1 (McMichael, Snively) 13:08.
Penalties — Hintz Dal (tripping) 1:19; Heiskanen Dal (holding) 7:21; Hagelin Wash (tripping) 15:07.
Second Period
4. Washington, McMichael 6 (Eller, Schultz) 12:03.
5. Washington, Backstrom 3 (Orlov) 16:50.
Penalties — Carlson Wash (double high-sticking) 6:03.
Third Period
No Scoring.
Penalties — None.
Shots on goal by
| Washington | 19 | 8 | 2 | _ | 29 |
| Dallas | 14 | 8 | 7 | _ | 29 |
Goal — Washington: Vanecek (W, 10-6-5). Dallas: Holtby (L, 9-9-1), Oettinger (2 shots, 2 saves).
Power plays (goals-chances) — Washington: 2-2; Dallas: 0-3.
Referees — Brian Pochmara, Brandon Schrader. Linesmen — Justin Johnson, Brad Kovachik.
Attendance — 18,532 at Dallas.
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