Final
Wednesday, January 15, 2003 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Penguins beat Hurricanes 2–0
- M. Straka scored the game-winner on the power play at 8:54 of the first.
- The Penguins scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- S. Caron posted a 26-save shutout.
- K. Weekes kept the Hurricanes in it with 29 saves (.967).
- Power play: PIT 1/3, CAR 0/4.
Scoring summary
1st
- 8:54PITM. StrakaPPAssists: D. Tarnstrom, A. Kovalev1–0
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 19:58PITK. MandervilleENAssists: I. Moran2–0
Team stats
| PIT | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Shots | 26 |
| 45.5% | Faceoff % | 54.5% |
| 1/3 | Power Play | 0/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 6 |
| 2 | Hits | 5 |
| 0 | Blocked | 0 |
| 0 | Giveaways | 0 |
| 0 | Takeaways | 0 |
Penguins at Hurricanes 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