Final
Thursday, March 4, 2010 · Bridgestone Arena
Game analysis
Predators beat Kings 4–2
- M. Goc scored the game-winner at 2:30 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- P. Rinne stopped 20 of 22 shots (.909) for the win.
- The Predators controlled play, outshooting the Kings 32–22.
- Power play: NSH 1/5, LAK 1/3.
- M. Erat led all scorers with 0 goals and 2 assists.
Scoring summary
1st
- 0:54LAKA. FrolovAssists: J. Stoll1–0
- 4:32NSHJ. DumontAssists: S. Sullivan, D. Hamhuis1–1
2nd
- 13:09NSHJ. ArnottPPAssists: M. Erat, P. Hornqvist1–2
3rd
- 2:30NSHM. GocAssists: M. Erat1–3
- 6:40LAKD. DoughtyPPAssists: R. Smyth, A. Kopitar2–3
- 19:06NSHJ. SmithsonENAssists: J. Ward2–4
Team stats
| LAK | Stat | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 32 |
| 43.9% | Faceoff % | 56.1% |
| 1/3 | Power Play | 1/5 |
| 14 | PIM | 10 |
| 14 | Hits | 12 |
| 11 | Blocked | 6 |
| 9 | Giveaways | 10 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 12 |
Kings at Predators 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