Final
Wednesday, May 1, 2002 · Pepsi Center
Game analysis
Sharks beat Avalanche 6–3
- P. Marleau scored the game-winner at 12:34 of the third.
- The Sharks scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- E. Nabokov stopped 27 of 30 shots (.900) for the win.
- The Sharks won despite being outshot 30–23.
- Power play: SJS 0/2, COL 1/6.
Scoring summary
1st
- 6:13SJSM. RicciAssists: N. Sundstrom1–0
- 10:35SJST. SelanneAssists: M. Ragnarsson, B. Stuart2–0
2nd
- 11:28SJST. SelanneAssists: M. Sturm, P. Marleau3–0
- 14:33COLC. DruryPPAssists: A. Foote, P. Forsberg3–1
- 17:57COLG. De VriesAssists: J. Sakic3–2
3rd
- 12:34SJSP. MarleauAssists: T. Selanne, M. Ragnarsson4–2
- 15:20SJSS. ThorntonAssists: N. Sundstrom, M. Ricci5–2
- 16:33COLP. ForsbergAssists: M. Skoula, J. Sakic5–3
- 19:54SJSB. MarchmentENAssists: E. Nabokov6–3
Team stats
| SJS | Stat | COL |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Shots | 30 |
| 53.8% | Faceoff % | 46.2% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 1/6 |
| 14 | PIM | 6 |
| 61 | Hits | 55 |
| 13 | Blocked | 10 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 10 |
| 16 | Takeaways | 10 |
Sharks at Avalanche 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