Final
Wednesday, December 7, 2005 · MCI Center
Game analysis
Predators beat Capitals 5–2
- S. Sullivan scored the game-winner at 17:01 of the second.
- The Predators scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- C. Mason stopped 30 of 32 shots (.938) for the win.
- Power play: NSH 3/6, WSH 1/10.
- The Predators dominated the dot, winning 63% of faceoffs.
Scoring summary
1st
- 14:16NSHM. ZidlickyPPAssists: P. Kariya, K. Timonen1–0
- 18:44NSHM. ZidlickyPPAssists: P. Kariya, K. Timonen2–0
2nd
- 2:30WSHA. OvechkinPPAssists: A. Cassels, J. Heward2–1
- 17:01NSHS. SullivanAssists: M. Zidlicky, D. Legwand3–1
3rd
- 8:40WSHB. ClymerAssists: M. Bradley, B. Sutherby3–2
- 12:06NSHS. SullivanPP4–2
- 19:59NSHS. HartnellEN5–2
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | WSH |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Shots | 32 |
| 63.2% | Faceoff % | 36.8% |
| 3/6 | Power Play | 1/10 |
| 29 | PIM | 21 |
| 20 | Hits | 17 |
| 15 | Blocked | 10 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 13 |
| 4 | Takeaways | 7 |
Predators at Capitals 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