Final
Thursday, March 8, 2018 · Bridgestone Arena
Game analysis
Predators beat Ducks 4–2
- A. Watson scored the game-winner shorthanded at 18:42 of the second.
- The Predators scored first and led the rest of the way.
- P. Rinne stopped 31 of 33 shots (.939) for the win.
- The Predators won despite being outshot 33–28.
- R. Rakell led all scorers with 2 goals and 0 assists.
Three stars
- 1st starR. Johansen
NSH · 1G 1A
- 2nd starA. Watson
NSH · 1G 0A
- 3rd starF. Forsberg
NSH · 0G 2A
Scoring summary
1st
- 5:26NSHC. SmithAssists: K. Turris, R. Hartman0–1
- 15:10NSHR. JohansenAssists: F. Forsberg, V. Arvidsson0–2
2nd
- 18:42NSHA. WatsonSHAssists: C. Sissons, R. Ellis0–3
3rd
- 6:04ANAR. RakellAssists: C. Perry, R. Getzlaf1–3
- 16:35ANAR. RakellAssists: R. Getzlaf, J. Silfverberg2–3
- 18:14NSHV. ArvidssonAssists: F. Forsberg, R. Johansen2–4
Team stats
| ANA | Stat | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Shots | 28 |
| 42.3% | Faceoff % | 57.7% |
| 0/2 | Power Play | 0/1 |
| 7 | PIM | 9 |
| 22 | Hits | 15 |
| 7 | Blocked | 18 |
| 11 | Giveaways | 18 |
| 6 | Takeaways | 13 |
Ducks at Predators 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