Final
Thursday, January 8, 2009 · Sommet Center
Game analysis
Predators beat Penguins 5–3
- R. Suter scored the game-winner on the power play at 9:04 of the third.
- The Predators came back from a 3-goal deficit.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- P. Rinne stopped 17 of 18 shots (.944) for the win.
- The Predators controlled play, outshooting the Penguins 35–25.
- Power play: NSH 1/3, PIT 0/3.
Scoring summary
2nd
- 3:29PITJ. StaalAssists: T. Kennedy, S. Crosby2–0
- 3:50PITM. TalbotAssists: M. Cooke3–0
- 7:57NSHM. EratAssists: D. Legwand, J. Arnott3–1
- 13:32NSHD. LegwandSHAssists: M. Erat, G. Zanon3–2
- 19:05NSHJ. SmithsonAssists: J. Ward, D. Hamhuis3–3
Team stats
| PIT | Stat | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Shots | 35 |
| 49.3% | Faceoff % | 50.7% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 1/3 |
| 6 | PIM | 6 |
| 15 | Hits | 24 |
| 18 | Blocked | 7 |
| 10 | Giveaways | 9 |
| 8 | Takeaways | 12 |
Penguins at Predators 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