Final
Thursday, December 20, 2018 · Nationwide Arena
Game analysis
Blue Jackets beat Devils 2–1
- C. Atkinson scored the game-winner at 1:15 of the second.
- The Blue Jackets scored first and led the rest of the way.
- S. Bobrovsky stopped 29 of 30 shots (.967) for the win.
- M. Blackwood kept the Devils in it with 36 saves (.947).
- The Blue Jackets controlled play, outshooting the Devils 38–30.
Three stars
- 1st starC. Atkinson
CBJ · 1G 0A
- 2nd starS. Bobrovsky
CBJ · .967 SV%
- 3rd starM. Blackwood
NJD · .947 SV%
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:17CBJN. FolignoAssists: P. Dubois, S. Jones0–1
2nd
- 1:15CBJC. Atkinson0–2
- 10:39NJDT. HallAssists: K. Palmieri1–2
3rd
No scoring
Team stats
| NJD | Stat | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Shots | 38 |
| 55.1% | Faceoff % | 44.9% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 0/4 |
| 13 | PIM | 9 |
| 22 | Hits | 15 |
| 15 | Blocked | 9 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 3 |
| 8 | Takeaways | 13 |
Devils at Blue Jackets 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