Final
Monday, March 17, 2003 · Gaylord Entertainment Center
Game analysis
Oilers beat Predators 5–3
- J. Chimera scored the game-winner at 15:07 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- T. Salo stopped 27 of 30 shots (.900) for the win.
- The Oilers won despite being outshot 30–23.
- Power play: EDM 1/6, NSH 1/5.
- R. Smyth led all scorers with 0 goals and 3 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
2nd
- 5:24NSHV. OrszaghAssists: V. Yachmenev, K. Timonen2–1
- 14:38NSHD. ArkhipovPPAssists: O. Petrov, K. Timonen2–2
3rd
- 2:19EDMA. HemskyAssists: M. Comrie, R. Smyth3–2
- 5:58NSHD. ArkhipovAssists: S. Hartnell, K. Skrastins3–3
- 15:07EDMJ. ChimeraAssists: S. Horcoff, G. Laraque4–3
- 19:18EDMM. ReasonerEN5–3
Team stats
| EDM | Stat | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shots | 30 |
| 47.5% | Faceoff % | 52.5% |
| 1/6 | Power Play | 1/5 |
| 17 | PIM | 19 |
| 8 | Hits | 10 |
| 8 | Blocked | 4 |
| 6 | Giveaways | 8 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 8 |
Oilers at Predators 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