Final
Monday, March 9, 2009 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Rangers 3–0
- J. Corvo scored the game-winner at 9:01 of the second.
- The Hurricanes scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- C. Ward posted a 28-save shutout.
- S. Valiquette kept the Rangers in it with 33 saves (.943).
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Rangers 36–28.
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 9:01CARJ. CorvoAssists: M. Cullen, R. Whitney0–1
3rd
- 3:41CARR. Brind'AmourPPAssists: R. Whitney, S. Samsonov0–2
- 19:35CART. RuutuENAssists: E. Cole, A. Babchuk0–3
Team stats
| NYR | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Shots | 36 |
| 50.8% | Faceoff % | 49.2% |
| 0/4 | Power Play | 1/6 |
| 14 | PIM | 10 |
| 30 | Hits | 27 |
| 13 | Blocked | 19 |
| 2 | Giveaways | 2 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 8 |
Rangers at Hurricanes 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