Final
Saturday, November 29, 2003 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Penguins 4–3
- R. Vrbata scored the game-winner at 3:40 of the third.
- K. Weekes stopped 22 of 25 shots (.880) for the win.
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Penguins 38–25.
- Power play: CAR 1/7, PIT 1/7.
- R. Vrbata recorded a hat trick.
Scoring summary
1st
- 12:36PITB. HolzingerAssists: M. Bradley, D. Tarnstrom1–0
2nd
- 0:56CARR. VrbataPPAssists: J. Vasicek, J. O'Neill1–1
- 7:10CARM. MurrayAssists: B. Hedican, R. Brind'Amour1–2
- 11:36CARR. Vrbata1–3
- 15:51PITP. BoileauPPAssists: K. Koltsov, M. Straka2–3
3rd
- 3:40CARR. VrbataAssists: E. Cole2–4
- 18:07PITK. Koltsov3–4
Team stats
| PIT | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Shots | 38 |
| 42.1% | Faceoff % | 57.9% |
| 1/7 | Power Play | 1/7 |
| 18 | PIM | 18 |
| 7 | Hits | 13 |
| 15 | Blocked | 14 |
| 6 | Giveaways | 4 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 10 |
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