Final/SO
Saturday, April 4, 2009 · Sommet Center
Game analysis
Predators beat Blue Jackets 5–4 in a shootout
- Tied 4–4 after overtime; the Predators won the shootout.
- The Predators came back from a 2-goal deficit.
- P. Rinne stopped 19 of 23 shots (.826) for the win.
- The Predators controlled play, outshooting the Blue Jackets 33–23.
- Power play: NSH 1/7, CBJ 1/3.
- J. Arnott led all scorers with 2 goals and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 6:04CBJR. NashAssists: M. Malhotra, J. Hejda1–0
- 9:06NSHS. WeberAssists: R. Suter, J. Arnott1–1
- 9:37CBJJ. NovotnyAssists: J. Voracek2–1
2nd
- 5:46CBJR. NashPPAssists: J. Williams, M. Malhotra3–1
- 11:14NSHJ. ArnottAssists: J. Dumont, G. Zanon3–2
- 16:16NSHJ. ArnottPPAssists: R. Bonk, D. Hamhuis3–3
3rd
- 10:12NSHR. BonkAssists: J. Smithson, J. Tootoo3–4
- 15:43CBJJ. WilliamsAssists: A. Vermette, R. Torres4–4
OT
No scoring
Shootout
No scoring
Team stats
| CBJ | Stat | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shots | 33 |
| 50.0% | Faceoff % | 50.0% |
| 1/3 | Power Play | 1/7 |
| 14 | PIM | 6 |
| 17 | Hits | 39 |
| 14 | Blocked | 16 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 11 |
| 12 | Takeaways | 22 |
Blue Jackets 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