Final/OT
Sunday, February 17, 2008 · Xcel Energy Center
Game analysis
Wild beat Predators 5–4 in overtime
- M. Gaborik scored the game-winner at 4:55 in overtime.
- N. Backstrom stopped 24 of 28 shots (.857) for the win.
- Power play: MIN 1/2, NSH 1/3.
- The Predators dominated the dot, winning 61% of faceoffs.
- M. Gaborik led all scorers with 2 goals and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 3:19NSHJ. SmithsonAssists: D. Hordichuk, J. Ortmeyer1–0
- 10:18MINP. NummelinAssists: E. Belanger1–1
- 19:37MINM. ParrishAssists: M. Gaborik, M. Koivu1–2
2nd
- 14:19MINP. BouchardPPAssists: K. Johnsson1–3
3rd
- 4:05NSHM. EratAssists: A. Radulov, R. Suter2–3
- 5:21MINM. GaborikAssists: P. Bouchard, P. Demitra2–4
- 8:54NSHR. SuterAssists: A. Radulov3–4
- 14:05NSHS. WeberPPAssists: R. Bonk, M. Erat4–4
OT
- 4:55MINM. GaborikAssists: P. Demitra, K. Johnsson4–5
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | Shots | 28 |
| 60.6% | Faceoff % | 39.4% |
| 1/3 | Power Play | 1/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 6 |
| 24 | Hits | 18 |
| 6 | Blocked | 11 |
| 5 | Giveaways | 6 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 0 |
Predators at Wild 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

