Final
Monday, March 16, 2009 · STAPLES Center
Game analysis
Predators beat Kings 4–3
- R. Jones scored the game-winner at 17:42 of the third.
- P. Rinne stopped 26 of 29 shots (.897) for the win.
- Power play: NSH 1/4, LAK 1/4.
- J. Ward led all scorers with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Scoring summary
2nd
- 1:24NSHJ. WardPPAssists: J. Dumont, D. Legwand2–1
- 16:25LAKT. PurcellPPAssists: M. Handzus, A. Frolov2–2
- 18:10NSHS. SullivanAssists: M. Erat, R. Suter3–2
3rd
- 9:53LAKM. HandzusAssists: W. Simmonds, K. Calder3–3
- 17:42NSHR. JonesAssists: D. Hamhuis, J. Tootoo4–3
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | LAK |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Shots | 29 |
| 47.1% | Faceoff % | 52.9% |
| 1/4 | Power Play | 1/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 8 |
| 30 | Hits | 26 |
| 12 | Blocked | 11 |
| 12 | Giveaways | 13 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 0 |
Predators at Kings 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