Final
Saturday, December 19, 2009 · Pengrowth Saddledome
Game analysis
Predators beat Flames 5–3
- C. Franson scored the game-winner at 4:14 of the third.
- A back-and-forth game: the lead changed hands 2 times.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- D. Ellis stopped 29 of 32 shots (.906) for the win.
- The Predators won despite being outshot 32–20.
- Power play: NSH 0/3, CGY 1/2.
Three stars
Scoring summary
1st
- 4:22NSHM. EratAssists: J. Smithson, M. Goc1–0
- 12:30NSHD. LegwandAssists: P. Hornqvist, M. Erat2–0
- 13:41CGYD. PhaneufPPAssists: J. Iginla, M. Giordano2–1
2nd
- 3:48CGYJ. IginlaAssists: C. Glencross, O. Jokinen2–2
- 10:45CGYJ. IginlaAssists: O. Jokinen2–3
- 17:10NSHM. GocAssists: J. Ward, C. Franson3–3
3rd
- 4:14NSHC. FransonAssists: J. Ward, M. Goc4–3
- 19:34NSHD. ScatchardENAssists: M. Erat, K. Klein5–3
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | CGY |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | Shots | 32 |
| 47.4% | Faceoff % | 52.6% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 1/2 |
| 11 | PIM | 13 |
| 8 | Hits | 7 |
| 10 | Blocked | 9 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 21 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 10 |
Predators at Flames 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