Final
Saturday, October 25, 2008 · Xcel Energy Center
Game analysis
Wild beat Blue Jackets 2–1
- O. Nolan scored the game-winner at 7:59 of the third.
- The Wild scored first and led the rest of the way.
- N. Backstrom stopped 25 of 26 shots (.962) for the win.
- O. Nolan led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 19:34MINP. BouchardAssists: M. Zidlicky, O. Nolan0–1
2nd
No scoring
Team stats
| CBJ | Stat | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Shots | 23 |
| 48.1% | Faceoff % | 51.9% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 0/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 4 |
| 17 | Hits | 18 |
| 19 | Blocked | 14 |
| 2 | Giveaways | 3 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 3 |
Blue Jackets at Wild 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