Final/OT
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 · Xcel Energy Center
Game analysis
Wild beat Sharks 3–2 in overtime
- B. Burns scored the game-winner at 1:38 in overtime.
- N. Backstrom stopped 32 of 34 shots (.941) for the win.
- Power play: MIN 2/3, SJS 1/2.
- B. Burns led all scorers with 1 goal and 2 assists.
Scoring summary
2nd
- 12:38SJSD. SetoguchiPPAssists: R. Blake, J. Thornton1–1
3rd
- 14:14MINK. KolanosPPAssists: J. Sheppard, B. Burns1–2
- 19:34SJSM. MichalekAssists: M. Vlasic, J. Thornton2–2
OT
- 1:38MINB. BurnsAssists: M. Koivu, P. Bouchard2–3
Team stats
| SJS | Stat | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 34 | Shots | 32 |
| 47.2% | Faceoff % | 52.8% |
| 1/2 | Power Play | 2/3 |
| 11 | PIM | 9 |
| 25 | Hits | 23 |
| 14 | Blocked | 10 |
| 6 | Giveaways | 12 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 5 |
Sharks 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