Final
Saturday, December 27, 2008 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Bruins beat Hurricanes 4–2
- M. Ryder scored the game-winner at 13:46 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- T. Thomas stopped 29 of 31 shots (.935) for the win.
- The Bruins won despite being outshot 31–22.
- The Hurricanes dominated the dot, winning 66% of faceoffs.
- B. Wheeler led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 16:06CARM. CullenAssists: C. LaRose, F. Kaberle0–1
2nd
- 2:23BOSB. WheelerAssists: M. Hunwick1–1
- 6:04BOSB. WheelerAssists: D. Krejci, D. Wideman2–1
- 10:58CARA. BabchukAssists: B. Sutter, R. Bayda2–2
3rd
- 13:46BOSM. RyderAssists: M. Savard3–2
- 19:44BOSC. KobasewENAssists: M. Savard, D. Wideman4–2
Team stats
| BOS | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 31 |
| 33.9% | Faceoff % | 66.1% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 0/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 6 |
| 28 | Hits | 24 |
| 12 | Blocked | 21 |
| 6 | Giveaways | 6 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 7 |
Bruins 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