Final
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 · Nationwide Arena
Game analysis
Blue Jackets beat Sharks 4–1
- R. Nash scored the game-winner on the power play at 5:37 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- M. Denis stopped 28 of 29 shots (.966) for the win.
- The Blue Jackets won despite being outshot 29–23.
- Power play: CBJ 1/2, SJS 0/5.
- The Blue Jackets dominated the dot, winning 63% of faceoffs.
Scoring summary
1st
- 8:54SJSS. Bernier1–0
2nd
- 18:58CBJR. NashAssists: A. Johnson, D. Vyborny1–1
3rd
- 5:37CBJR. NashPPAssists: S. Fedorov, D. Vyborny1–2
- 6:37CBJM. HartiganAssists: D. Westcott, R. Hainsey1–3
- 19:18CBJM. MalhotraENAssists: R. Klesla1–4
Team stats
| SJS | Stat | CBJ |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Shots | 23 |
| 37.0% | Faceoff % | 63.0% |
| 0/5 | Power Play | 1/2 |
| 6 | PIM | 12 |
| 12 | Hits | 22 |
| 3 | Blocked | 18 |
| 2 | Giveaways | 4 |
| 8 | Takeaways | 10 |
Sharks at Blue Jackets 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