Final
Monday, February 16, 2004 · Nationwide Arena
Game analysis
Blue Jackets beat Predators 4–2
- J. Spacek scored the game-winner shorthanded at 12:41 of the first.
- The Blue Jackets scored first and led the rest of the way.
- M. Denis stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941) for the win.
- The Blue Jackets won despite being outshot 34–23.
- Power play: CBJ 1/5, NSH 0/4.
- M. Malhotra led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 7:02CBJM. Malhotra0–1
- 8:44CBJM. MalhotraPPAssists: R. Klesla, R. Nash0–2
- 12:41CBJJ. SpacekSH0–3
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 2:28NSHG. JohnsonAssists: J. Tootoo, S. Hartnell1–3
- 14:19CBJD. LingAssists: L. Pirjeta, R. Klesla1–4
- 16:31NSHD. LegwandSHAssists: A. Johansson, J. York2–4
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Shots | 23 |
| 54.1% | Faceoff % | 45.9% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 1/5 |
| 25 | PIM | 23 |
| 7 | Hits | 22 |
| 9 | Blocked | 3 |
| 2 | Giveaways | 2 |
| 1 | Takeaways | 5 |
Predators 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