Final
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 · Wachovia Center
Game analysis
Flyers beat Thrashers 5–3
- M. Knuble scored the game-winner at 12:12 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- A. Niittymaki stopped 28 of 31 shots (.903) for the win.
- M. Knuble led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 9:54PHIS. HartnellAssists: J. Carter0–1
- 17:55PHID. PoweAssists: S. Upshall, C. Giroux0–2
3rd
- 4:42ATLE. Perrin1–3
- 9:48ATLI. KovalchukAssists: C. Armstrong, R. Peverley2–3
- 10:49ATLC. Thorburn3–3
- 12:12PHIM. KnubleAssists: M. Richards, S. Gagne3–4
- 19:19PHIM. KnubleENAssists: S. Gagne3–5
Team stats
| ATL | Stat | PHI |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Shots | 33 |
| 52.6% | Faceoff % | 47.4% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 0/4 |
| 29 | PIM | 29 |
| 11 | Hits | 12 |
| 20 | Blocked | 11 |
| 19 | Giveaways | 20 |
| 15 | Takeaways | 13 |
Thrashers at Flyers 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