FinalL
Wednesday, December 16, 2009 · Prudential Center
Game analysis
Canadiens fall to Devils 1–2
- P. Elias scored the game-winner at 17:24 of the third.
- M. Brodeur stopped 17 of 18 shots (.944) for the win.
- The Devils controlled play, outshooting the Canadiens 27–18.
- The Devils dominated the dot, winning 61% of faceoffs.
Three stars
- 1st starP. Elias
NJD · 1G 0A
- 2nd starI. Pikkarainen
NJD · 1G 0A
- 3rd starT. Moen
MTL · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
2nd
- 16:25NJDI. PikkarainenAssists: D. McAmmond, R. Pelley1–1
3rd
- 17:24NJDP. EliasAssists: B. Rolston, V. Zharkov1–2
Team stats
| MTL | Stat | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Shots | 27 |
| 39.0% | Faceoff % | 61.0% |
| 0/1 | Power Play | 0/5 |
| 10 | PIM | 2 |
| 17 | Hits | 12 |
| 11 | Blocked | 12 |
| 9 | Giveaways | 18 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 8 |
Canadiens at Devils recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
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