Final
Friday, December 29, 2017 · Xcel Energy Center
Game analysis
Wild beat Predators 4–2
- M. Dumba scored the game-winner at 13:14 of the second.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- D. Dubnyk stopped 41 of 43 shots (.953) for the win.
- The Wild won despite being outshot 43–38.
- Power play: MIN 1/5, NSH 1/3.
- M. Granlund recorded a hat trick.
Three stars
- 1st starM. Granlund
MIN · 3G 0A
- 2nd starJ. Spurgeon
MIN · 0G 1A
- 3rd starM. Dumba
MIN · 1G 1A
Scoring summary
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Shots | 38 |
| 56.7% | Faceoff % | 43.3% |
| 1/3 | Power Play | 1/5 |
| 15 | PIM | 11 |
| 24 | Hits | 13 |
| 11 | Blocked | 17 |
| 4 | Giveaways | 3 |
| 1 | Takeaways | 4 |
Predators at Wild 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