Final
Saturday, January 31, 2009 · RBC Center
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Thrashers 2–0
- M. Cullen scored the game-winner shorthanded at 7:41 of the first.
- The Hurricanes scored first and led the rest of the way.
- C. Ward posted a 19-save shutout.
- K. Lehtonen kept the Thrashers in it with 38 saves (.950).
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Thrashers 40–19.
- M. Cullen led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
Team stats
| ATL | Stat | CAR |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Shots | 40 |
| 51.0% | Faceoff % | 49.0% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 6 |
| 24 | Hits | 22 |
| 18 | Blocked | 18 |
| 7 | Giveaways | 8 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 14 |
Thrashers 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