Final
Thursday, February 1, 2018 · Bridgestone Arena
Game analysis
Predators beat Kings 5–0
- C. Smith scored the game-winner on the power play at 10:02 of the first.
- The Predators scored first and led the rest of the way.
- P. Rinne posted a 19-save shutout.
- The Predators controlled play, outshooting the Kings 36–19.
- Power play: NSH 2/3, LAK 0/2.
- R. Johansen led all scorers with 0 goals and 3 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starP. Rinne
NSH · 1.000 SV%
- 2nd starF. Forsberg
NSH · 1G 1A
- 3rd starR. Johansen
NSH · 0G 3A
Scoring summary
1st
- 10:02NSHC. SmithPPAssists: R. Johansen, P. Subban0–1
- 16:02NSHF. ForsbergPPAssists: K. Fiala, R. Johansen0–2
- 17:21NSHC. Jarnkrok0–3
2nd
- 11:01NSHC. SissonsAssists: M. Salomaki0–4
3rd
- 9:44NSHV. ArvidssonAssists: F. Forsberg, R. Johansen0–5
Team stats
| LAK | Stat | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Shots | 36 |
| 50.8% | Faceoff % | 49.2% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 2/3 |
| 6 | PIM | 4 |
| 17 | Hits | 11 |
| 12 | Blocked | 19 |
| 18 | Giveaways | 11 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 10 |
Kings 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