Final
Tuesday, December 9, 2014 · Pepsi Center
Game analysis
Predators beat Avalanche 3–0
- F. Forsberg scored the game-winner at 2:23 of the first.
- The Predators scored first and led the rest of the way.
- 2 empty-net goals sealed it late.
- P. Rinne posted a 26-save shutout.
- C. Pickard kept the Avalanche in it with 33 saves (.971).
- The Predators controlled play, outshooting the Avalanche 36–26.
Three stars
- 1st starF. Forsberg
NSH · 1G 1A
- 2nd starC. Pickard
COL · .971 SV%
- 3rd starP. Rinne
NSH · 1.000 SV%
Scoring summary
1st
- 2:23NSHF. ForsbergAssists: G. Bourque, S. Jones1–0
2nd
No scoring
3rd
- 18:10NSHG. BourqueENAssists: M. Ribeiro2–0
- 19:02NSHJ. NealENAssists: M. Ribeiro, F. Forsberg3–0
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | COL |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Shots | 26 |
| 38.7% | Faceoff % | 61.3% |
| 0/6 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 6 | PIM | 14 |
| 12 | Hits | 15 |
| 20 | Blocked | 11 |
| 6 | Giveaways | 7 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 8 |
Predators at Avalanche 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