FinalW
Tuesday, February 24, 2009 · Centre Bell
Game analysis
Canadiens beat Canucks 3–0
- T. Plekanec scored the game-winner at 18:42 of the first.
- The Canadiens scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- J. Halak posted a 34-save shutout.
- The Canadiens won despite being outshot 34–17.
- Power play: MTL 1/7, VAN 0/6.
Scoring summary
1st
- 18:42MTLT. PlekanecAssists: S. Koivu0–1
2nd
- 16:08MTLA. MarkovPPAssists: T. Plekanec, A. Kovalev0–2
3rd
- 19:54MTLM. LapierreENAssists: C. Higgins, R. Hamrlik0–3
Team stats
| VAN | Stat | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Shots | 17 |
| 36.7% | Faceoff % | 63.3% |
| 0/6 | Power Play | 1/7 |
| 44 | PIM | 21 |
| 14 | Hits | 15 |
| 18 | Blocked | 17 |
| 12 | Giveaways | 24 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 4 |
Canucks at Canadiens recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
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