Final
Thursday, October 12, 2006 · United Center
Game analysis
Blackhawks beat Predators 3–1
- J. Hamilton scored the game-winner at 12:20 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- N. Khabibulin stopped 37 of 38 shots (.974) for the win.
- C. Mason kept the Predators in it with 28 saves (.933).
- The Blackhawks won despite being outshot 38–31.
- M. Havlat led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:57CHIM. HandzusAssists: R. Vrbata, M. Havlat0–1
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 5:31NSHJ. ArnottAssists: P. Kariya1–1
- 12:20CHIJ. HamiltonAssists: B. Smolinski, M. Holmqvist1–2
- 19:23CHIM. HavlatENAssists: M. Holmqvist1–3
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Shots | 31 |
| 50.8% | Faceoff % | 49.2% |
| 0/5 | Power Play | 0/4 |
| 15 | PIM | 17 |
| 11 | Hits | 12 |
| 7 | Blocked | 13 |
| 3 | Giveaways | 3 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 2 |
Predators at Blackhawks 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