Final
Sunday, May 1, 2016 · SAP Center at San Jose
Game analysis
Sharks beat Predators 3–2
- J. Thornton scored the game-winner at 19:04 of the third.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- M. Jones stopped 37 of 39 shots (.949) for the win.
- The Sharks won despite being outshot 39–25.
- Power play: SJS 1/2, NSH 0/3.
- J. Pavelski led all scorers with 1 goal and 2 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starM. Jones
SJS · .949 SV%
- 2nd starP. Rinne
NSH · .917 SV%
- 3rd starJ. Pavelski
SJS · 1G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 18:36SJSL. CouturePPAssists: J. Pavelski, B. Burns0–1
3rd
- 12:56NSHM. EkholmAssists: C. Wilson, R. Josi1–1
- 17:20SJSJ. PavelskiAssists: M. Nieto, J. Thornton1–2
- 19:04SJSJ. ThorntonENAssists: L. Couture, J. Pavelski1–3
- 19:56NSHR. JohansenAssists: R. Josi, M. Fisher2–3
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | SJS |
|---|---|---|
| 39 | Shots | 25 |
| 48.4% | Faceoff % | 51.6% |
| 0/3 | Power Play | 1/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 6 |
| 46 | Hits | 26 |
| 24 | Blocked | 25 |
| 20 | Giveaways | 13 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 9 |
Predators at Sharks 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