Final
Monday, December 29, 2003 · HP Pavilion at San Jose
Game analysis
Sharks beat Predators 5–2
- M. Sturm scored the game-winner on the power play at 16:38 of the first.
- The Sharks scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- E. Nabokov stopped 19 of 21 shots (.905) for the win.
- The Sharks controlled play, outshooting the Predators 29–21.
- Power play: SJS 1/3, NSH 1/4.
Scoring summary
1st
2nd
- 11:37NSHM. ZidlickyPPAssists: K. Timonen, S. Walker1–3
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Shots | 29 |
| 44.2% | Faceoff % | 55.8% |
| 1/4 | Power Play | 1/3 |
| 11 | PIM | 13 |
| 21 | Hits | 13 |
| 8 | Blocked | 6 |
| 5 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 1 | Takeaways | 2 |
Predators at Sharks 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