Final
Friday, December 5, 2008 · Xcel Energy Center
Game analysis
Canucks beat Wild 2–1
- J. Jaffray scored the game-winner at 3:52 of the second.
- C. Schneider stopped 16 of 17 shots (.941) for the win.
- N. Backstrom kept the Wild in it with 29 saves (.935).
- The Canucks controlled play, outshooting the Wild 31–17.
- Power play: VAN 1/2, MIN 0/2.
Scoring summary
2nd
- 0:27MINM. KoivuAssists: N. Schultz, A. Miettinen1–1
- 3:52VANJ. JaffrayAssists: J. Hansen, D. Hordichuk2–1
3rd
No scoring
Team stats
| VAN | Stat | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Shots | 17 |
| 53.7% | Faceoff % | 46.3% |
| 1/2 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 28 | PIM | 28 |
| 25 | Hits | 23 |
| 14 | Blocked | 17 |
| 1 | Giveaways | 15 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 3 |
Canucks 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