Final
Thursday, January 24, 2002 · Nationwide Arena
Game analysis
Blue Jackets beat Sharks 6–2
- E. Knutsen scored the game-winner on the power play at 14:42 of the second.
- The Blue Jackets scored first and led the rest of the way.
- R. Tugnutt stopped 20 of 22 shots (.909) for the win.
- The Blue Jackets controlled play, outshooting the Sharks 30–22.
- Power play: CBJ 4/9, SJS 0/5.
- E. Knutsen recorded a hat trick and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 10:42CBJE. KnutsenPPAssists: R. Whitney, D. Quint0–1
- 15:07CBJM. SillingerPPAssists: E. Knutsen, B. Harkins0–2
2nd
- 10:58SJSS. MatteauSHAssists: M. Ricci1–2
- 14:42CBJE. KnutsenPPAssists: G. Marshall, M. Sillinger1–3
- 17:16CBJT. WrightAssists: G. Marshall, R. Bicanek1–4
3rd
- 1:46CBJE. KnutsenAssists: R. Whitney, M. Sillinger1–5
- 11:35SJSV. DamphousseSHAssists: S. Hannan, N. Sundstrom2–5
- 18:50CBJM. SillingerPPAssists: J. Shelley2–6
Team stats
| SJS | Stat | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 30 |
| 43.1% | Faceoff % | 56.9% |
| 0/5 | Power Play | 4/9 |
| 24 | PIM | 16 |
| 16 | Hits | 14 |
| 5 | Blocked | 11 |
| 5 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 8 | Takeaways | 12 |
Sharks at Blue Jackets recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice