Final
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 · HP Pavilion at San Jose
Game analysis
Sharks beat Blue Jackets 6–0
- P. Marleau scored the game-winner at 7:53 of the first.
- The Sharks scored first and led the rest of the way.
- A. Niemi posted a 30-save shutout.
- The Sharks controlled play, outshooting the Blue Jackets 43–30.
- Power play: SJS 1/3, CBJ 0/1.
- J. Thornton led all scorers with 2 goals and 1 assist.
Three stars
- 1st starJ. Thornton
SJS · 2G 1A
- 2nd starL. Couture
SJS · 0G 2A
- 3rd starA. Niemi
SJS · 1.000 SV%
Scoring summary
1st
- 7:53SJSP. MarleauAssists: J. Braun, L. Couture0–1
- 9:43SJSJ. Thornton0–2
2nd
- 4:56SJSJ. PavelskiPPAssists: L. Couture, J. Thornton0–3
- 16:55SJSJ. McGinnAssists: D. Murray, M. Handzus0–4
3rd
- 1:54SJSM. HandzusAssists: J. McGinn0–5
- 10:54SJSJ. ThorntonAssists: J. Pavelski, A. Desjardins0–6
Team stats
| CBJ | Stat | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Shots | 43 |
| 52.8% | Faceoff % | 47.2% |
| 0/1 | Power Play | 1/3 |
| 43 | PIM | 49 |
| 31 | Hits | 27 |
| 16 | Blocked | 14 |
| 11 | Giveaways | 11 |
| 8 | Takeaways | 10 |
Blue Jackets at Sharks 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