Final
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 · HP Pavilion at San Jose
Game analysis
Sharks beat Wild 3–1
- J. McGinn scored the game-winner at 3:11 of the third.
- E. Nabokov stopped 23 of 24 shots (.958) for the win.
- N. Backstrom kept the Wild in it with 46 saves (.939).
- The Sharks controlled play, outshooting the Wild 49–24.
- M. Grier led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:49MINK. KolanosAssists: K. Johnsson, B. Pouliot1–0
- 17:21SJSM. GrierAssists: R. Clowe, T. Plihal1–1
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 3:11SJSJ. McGinnAssists: J. Roenick, P. Marleau1–2
- 5:25SJSR. CloweAssists: M. Grier, B. Lukowich1–3
Team stats
| MIN | Stat | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Shots | 49 |
| 56.5% | Faceoff % | 43.5% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 0/6 |
| 17 | PIM | 11 |
| 19 | Hits | 24 |
| 11 | Blocked | 10 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 18 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 5 |
Wild at Sharks 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