Final
Thursday, December 7, 2006 · STAPLES Center
Game analysis
Predators beat Kings 4–1
- J. Smithson scored the game-winner shorthanded at 10:51 of the second.
- The Predators scored first and led the rest of the way.
- C. Mason stopped 20 of 21 shots (.952) for the win.
- Power play: NSH 3/8, LAK 0/3.
- M. Erat led all scorers with 0 goals and 3 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 6:46NSHS. HartnellPPAssists: M. Erat, P. Kariya1–0
- 10:51NSHJ. SmithsonSH2–0
- 14:17NSHK. TimonenPPAssists: M. Zidlicky, M. Erat3–0
3rd
- 3:40LAKA. FrolovAssists: S. Avery, M. Weaver3–1
- 7:57NSHA. RadulovPPAssists: J. Vasicek, M. Erat4–1
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | Shots | 21 |
| 50.0% | Faceoff % | 50.0% |
| 3/8 | Power Play | 0/3 |
| 8 | PIM | 18 |
| 14 | Hits | 23 |
| 13 | Blocked | 18 |
| 14 | Giveaways | 19 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 3 |
Predators at Kings 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