Final
Saturday, December 6, 2008 · STAPLES Center
Game analysis
Kings beat Blue Jackets 3–0
- W. Simmonds scored the game-winner at 2:39 of the second.
- The Kings scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- J. LaBarbera posted a 23-save shutout.
- The Kings won despite being outshot 23–18.
- A. Kopitar led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 2:39LAKW. SimmondsAssists: P. O'Sullivan0–1
- 12:29LAKK. CalderAssists: K. Quincey, A. Kopitar0–2
3rd
- 19:47LAKA. KopitarENAssists: D. Brown, D. Doughty0–3
Team stats
| CBJ | Stat | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shots | 18 |
| 53.2% | Faceoff % | 46.8% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 9 | PIM | 13 |
| 29 | Hits | 31 |
| 14 | Blocked | 16 |
| 19 | Giveaways | 15 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 4 |
Blue Jackets 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