Final
Saturday, December 1, 2018 · Bridgestone Arena
Game analysis
Predators beat Blackhawks 5–2
- R. Johansen scored the game-winner at 4:11 of the first.
- The Predators scored first and led the rest of the way.
- An empty-net goal sealed it late.
- P. Rinne stopped 19 of 21 shots (.905) for the win.
- The Predators controlled play, outshooting the Blackhawks 30–21.
- Power play: NSH 1/3, CHI 0/1.
Three stars
- 1st starE. Tolvanen
NSH · 1G 1A
- 2nd starK. Fiala
NSH · 1G 1A
- 3rd starC. Smith
NSH · 1G 1A
Scoring summary
1st
- 2:11NSHK. FialaAssists: R. Johansen, M. Irwin0–1
- 3:32NSHE. TolvanenAssists: C. Smith0–2
- 4:11NSHR. JohansenAssists: K. Fiala, D. Hamhuis0–3
- 12:20CHIB. SaadSHAssists: B. Seabrook1–3
- 13:35NSHC. SmithPPAssists: M. Ekholm, E. Tolvanen1–4
2nd
- 13:16CHIA. AnisimovAssists: B. Manning, P. Kane2–4
Team stats
| CHI | Stat | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Shots | 30 |
| 48.1% | Faceoff % | 51.9% |
| 0/1 | Power Play | 1/3 |
| 36 | PIM | 9 |
| 6 | Hits | 13 |
| 9 | Blocked | 16 |
| 10 | Giveaways | 5 |
| 5 | Takeaways | 10 |
Blackhawks 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