Final
Sunday, February 15, 2009 · HSBC Arena
Game analysis
Hurricanes beat Sabres 3–0
- E. Staal scored the game-winner on the power play at 9:20 of the first.
- The Hurricanes scored first and led the rest of the way.
- C. Ward posted a 36-save shutout.
- P. Lalime kept the Sabres in it with 28 saves (.966).
- The Hurricanes controlled play, outshooting the Sabres 47–36.
- Power play: CAR 1/5, BUF 0/5.
Scoring summary
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 17:48CARS. SamsonovAssists: T. Ruutu, E. Staal3–0
Team stats
| CAR | Stat | BUF |
|---|---|---|
| 47 | Shots | 36 |
| 53.4% | Faceoff % | 46.6% |
| 1/5 | Power Play | 0/5 |
| 10 | PIM | 10 |
| 8 | Hits | 16 |
| 15 | Blocked | 10 |
| 10 | Giveaways | 10 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 7 |
Hurricanes at Sabres 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