Final
Tuesday, January 2, 2018 · T-Mobile Arena
Game analysis
Golden Knights beat Predators 3–0
- R. Smith scored the game-winner on the power play at 12:10 of the second.
- The Golden Knights scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- M. Fleury posted a 29-save shutout.
- P. Rinne kept the Predators in it with 28 saves (.933).
- Power play: VGK 1/1, NSH 0/2.
Three stars
- 1st starM. Fleury
VGK · 1.000 SV%
- 2nd starR. Smith
VGK · 1G 0A
- 3rd starS. Theodore
VGK · 1G 0A
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 12:10VGKR. SmithPPAssists: N. Schmidt, A. Tuch0–1
- 13:41VGKS. TheodoreAssists: D. Engelland, A. Tuch0–2
3rd
- 17:37VGKJ. MarchessaultENAssists: D. Perron, E. Haula0–3
Team stats
| NSH | Stat | VGK |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Shots | 31 |
| 55.4% | Faceoff % | 44.6% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 1/1 |
| 2 | PIM | 4 |
| 23 | Hits | 18 |
| 13 | Blocked | 16 |
| 6 | Giveaways | 15 |
| 8 | Takeaways | 22 |
Predators at Golden Knights 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