Final/OT
Monday, December 26, 2005 · Nationwide Arena
Game analysis
Blue Jackets beat Blackhawks 4–3 in overtime
- J. Balastik scored the game-winner at 2:35 in overtime.
- The Blue Jackets trailed after two periods and rallied in the third.
- M. Denis stopped 42 of 45 shots (.933) for the win.
- The Blue Jackets won despite being outshot 45–32.
- Power play: CBJ 1/8, CHI 1/8.
- R. Klesla led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 3:28CHIM. LapointeAssists: M. Barnaby1–0
- 16:01CBJR. KleslaPPAssists: R. Hainsey, D. Vyborny1–1
2nd
- 1:57CBJA. FooteSHAssists: N. Zherdev, R. Klesla1–2
- 5:18CHIA. BabchukPPAssists: T. Arnason, K. Calder2–2
- 12:24CHID. KeithSHAssists: M. Holmqvist, C. Brown3–2
3rd
- 19:36CBJN. ZherdevAssists: R. Hainsey3–3
OT
- 2:35CBJJ. BalastikAssists: R. Suchy, J. Hrdina3–4
Team stats
| CHI | Stat | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| 45 | Shots | 32 |
| 50.0% | Faceoff % | 50.0% |
| 1/8 | Power Play | 1/8 |
| 28 | PIM | 18 |
| 8 | Hits | 11 |
| 12 | Blocked | 15 |
| 2 | Giveaways | 2 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 6 |
Blackhawks 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