Final
Sunday, December 31, 2006 · Nationwide Arena
Game analysis
Blue Jackets beat Blackhawks 3–1
- M. Malhotra scored the game-winner at 15:51 of the second.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- F. Norrena stopped 21 of 22 shots (.955) for the win.
- Power play: CBJ 1/4, CHI 0/5.
Scoring summary
1st
- 15:23CHIM. LapointeAssists: J. Vandermeer, R. Vrbata1–0
2nd
- 5:40CBJS. FedorovPPAssists: R. Nash, R. Hainsey1–1
- 15:51CBJM. MalhotraAssists: J. Chimera, D. Fritsche1–2
3rd
- 19:54CBJD. WestcottEN1–3
Team stats
| CHI | Stat | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 24 |
| 46.4% | Faceoff % | 53.6% |
| 0/5 | Power Play | 1/4 |
| 18 | PIM | 20 |
| 25 | Hits | 24 |
| 10 | Blocked | 9 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 4 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 7 |
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