Final
Saturday, December 29, 2018 · Prudential Center
Game analysis
Devils beat Hurricanes 2–0
- P. Zacha scored the game-winner shorthanded at 19:24 of the second.
- The Devils scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- M. Blackwood posted a 37-save shutout.
- C. McElhinney kept the Hurricanes in it with 28 saves (.966).
- The Devils won despite being outshot 37–30.
Three stars
- 1st starM. Blackwood
NJD · 1.000 SV%
- 2nd starP. Zacha
NJD · 1G 1A
- 3rd starJ. Bratt
NJD · 0G 0A
Scoring summary
Team stats
| CAR | Stat | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Shots | 30 |
| 48.5% | Faceoff % | 51.5% |
| 0/5 | Power Play | 0/3 |
| 8 | PIM | 12 |
| 20 | Hits | 11 |
| 16 | Blocked | 13 |
| 3 | Giveaways | 9 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 9 |
Hurricanes at Devils 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