Final
Tuesday, October 25, 2011 · Bridgestone Arena
Game analysis
Sharks beat Predators 3–1
- J. Pavelski scored the game-winner at 14:09 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- A. Niemi stopped 19 of 20 shots (.950) for the win.
- P. Rinne kept the Predators in it with 33 saves (.943).
- The Sharks controlled play, outshooting the Predators 36–20.
- Power play: SJS 0/2, NSH 1/4.
Three stars
- 1st starJ. Pavelski
SJS · 2G 0A
- 2nd starC. Smith
NSH · 1G 0A
- 3rd starL. Couture
SJS · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
- 14:22SJSL. CoutureSHAssists: M. Havlat1–0
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 13:12NSHC. SmithPPAssists: S. Weber, M. Fisher1–1
- 14:09SJSJ. PavelskiAssists: P. Marleau, J. Thornton2–1
- 18:48SJSJ. PavelskiENAssists: P. Marleau, J. Thornton3–1
Team stats
| SJS | Stat | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Shots | 20 |
| 46.2% | Faceoff % | 53.8% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 1/4 |
| 8 | PIM | 4 |
| 12 | Hits | 16 |
| 17 | Blocked | 14 |
| 7 | Giveaways | 13 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 5 |
Sharks 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