Final
Sunday, January 4, 2009 · Pepsi Center
Game analysis
Wild beat Avalanche 2–0
- O. Nolan scored the game-winner on the power play at 7:23 of the first.
- The Wild scored first and led the rest of the way.
- N. Backstrom posted a 33-save shutout.
- P. Budaj kept the Avalanche in it with 35 saves (.946).
- Power play: MIN 1/6, COL 0/3.
- O. Nolan led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 7:23MINO. NolanPPAssists: B. Burns, P. Bouchard1–0
- 10:42MINO. NolanAssists: K. Kolanos, B. Burns2–0
2nd
No scoring
3rd
No scoring
Team stats
| MIN | Stat | COL |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | Shots | 33 |
| 56.9% | Faceoff % | 43.1% |
| 1/6 | Power Play | 0/3 |
| 8 | PIM | 24 |
| 11 | Hits | 25 |
| 27 | Blocked | 16 |
| 12 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 10 | Takeaways | 8 |
Wild at Avalanche 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