Final
Monday, December 23, 2002 · FleetCenter
Game analysis
Bruins beat Sharks 5–2
- I. Huml scored the game-winner at 13:40 of the second.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- J. Grahame stopped 25 of 27 shots (.926) for the win.
- The Bruins controlled play, outshooting the Sharks 38–27.
- Power play: BOS 2/5, SJS 0/6.
- M. Knuble led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 12:39BOSM. KnublePPAssists: J. Thornton, B. Berard0–1
- 13:45SJST. SelanneAssists: P. Marleau, M. Sturm1–1
2nd
3rd
- 6:35BOSJ. ThorntonAssists: G. Murray, J. Girard1–4
- 10:29SJSJ. FaheyAssists: J. Cheechoo, S. Thornton2–4
- 19:49BOSP. AxelssonENAssists: B. Rolston2–5
Team stats
| SJS | Stat | BOS |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Shots | 38 |
| 41.4% | Faceoff % | 58.6% |
| 0/6 | Power Play | 2/5 |
| 12 | PIM | 14 |
| 1 | Hits | 1 |
| 0 | Blocked | 0 |
| 0 | Giveaways | 0 |
| 0 | Takeaways | 0 |
Sharks at Bruins 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