Final
Monday, May 22, 2006 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Sabres 4–3
- J. Williams scored the game-winner at 6:58 of the third.
- C. Ward stopped 16 of 19 shots (.842) for the win.
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Sabres 35–19.
- Power play: CAR 2/5, BUF 3/7.
- The Hurricanes dominated the dot, winning 61% of faceoffs.
- R. Whitney led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 10:05CARF. KaberlePPAssists: M. Cullen, C. Stillman0–1
- 19:12BUFT. VanekPPAssists: A. Kotalik, R. Fitzpatrick1–1
2nd
- 6:03CARR. WhitneyPPAssists: E. Staal, D. Weight1–2
- 12:58CARR. WhitneyAssists: M. Cullen, G. Wesley1–3
3rd
- 6:58CARJ. Williams1–4
- 11:39BUFC. DruryPPAssists: D. Brière, J. Dumont2–4
- 19:57BUFD. RoyPPAssists: C. Drury, M. Afinogenov3–4
Team stats
| BUF | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Shots | 35 |
| 38.9% | Faceoff % | 61.1% |
| 3/7 | Power Play | 2/5 |
| 12 | PIM | 16 |
| 14 | Hits | 25 |
| 11 | Blocked | 16 |
| 11 | Giveaways | 16 |
| 10 | Takeaways | 21 |
Sabres 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