Final
Monday, December 10, 2018 · SAP Center at San Jose
Game analysis
Sharks beat Devils 5–2
- R. Simek scored the game-winner at 7:19 of the second.
- M. Jones stopped 22 of 24 shots (.917) for the win.
- The Sharks controlled play, outshooting the Devils 34–24.
- Power play: SJS 1/2, NJD 0/2.
- The Sharks dominated the dot, winning 63% of faceoffs.
- T. Meier led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starT. Meier
SJS · 2G 0A
- 2nd starJ. Pavelski
SJS · 1G 1A
- 3rd starR. Simek
SJS · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
- 12:05NJDD. StaffordAssists: D. Severson, A. Greene1–0
- 15:51SJST. MeierAssists: T. Hertl1–1
- 18:03SJSJ. PavelskiAssists: B. Dillon, E. Karlsson1–2
2nd
- 7:19SJSR. SimekAssists: L. Radil, B. Burns1–3
- 8:59NJDA. GreeneAssists: K. Palmieri, N. Hischier2–3
- 14:52SJST. MeierAssists: J. Donskoi2–4
3rd
- 14:23SJST. HertlPPAssists: K. Labanc, J. Pavelski2–5
Team stats
| NJD | Stat | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Shots | 34 |
| 36.7% | Faceoff % | 63.3% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 1/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 4 |
| 14 | Hits | 13 |
| 14 | Blocked | 10 |
| 10 | Giveaways | 13 |
| 15 | Takeaways | 11 |
Devils at Sharks recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice