Final
Friday, February 23, 2018 · United Center
Game analysis
Blackhawks beat Sharks 3–1
- N. Schmaltz scored the game-winner at 2:01 of the third.
- The Blackhawks scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- J. Berube stopped 42 of 43 shots (.977) for the win.
- M. Jones kept the Sharks in it with 33 saves (.943).
- The Blackhawks won despite being outshot 43–36.
Three stars
- 1st starN. Schmaltz
CHI · 1G 1A
- 2nd starJ. Berube
CHI · .977 SV%
- 3rd starA. Duclair
CHI · 0G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
No scoring
2nd
- 5:46CHIJ. RuttaAssists: A. Duclair, N. Schmaltz0–1
3rd
- 2:01CHIN. SchmaltzAssists: A. Duclair0–2
- 12:09SJST. MeierAssists: B. Burns, J. Pavelski1–2
- 19:29CHIA. AnisimovENAssists: T. Jurco, J. Rutta1–3
Team stats
| SJS | Stat | CHI |
|---|---|---|
| 43 | Shots | 36 |
| 60.8% | Faceoff % | 39.2% |
| 0/1 | Power Play | 0/2 |
| 4 | PIM | 2 |
| 15 | Hits | 11 |
| 23 | Blocked | 13 |
| 3 | Giveaways | 5 |
| 1 | Takeaways | 4 |
Sharks at Blackhawks 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