Final
Saturday, December 29, 2018 · Bridgestone Arena
Game analysis
Rangers beat Predators 4–3
- J. Fast scored the game-winner at 7:35 of the third.
- The Rangers trailed after two periods and rallied in the third.
- H. Lundqvist stopped 34 of 37 shots (.919) for the win.
- The Rangers won despite being outshot 37–22.
- Power play: NYR 1/2, NSH 2/5.
- M. Zibanejad led all scorers with 0 goals and 4 assists.
Three stars
Scoring summary
1st
- 2:42NYRC. KreiderPPAssists: M. Zibanejad, K. Hayes1–0
- 8:43NSHN. BoninoPPAssists: M. Ekholm, K. Fiala1–1
2nd
- 3:51NYRJ. FastAssists: M. Zibanejad, C. Kreider2–1
- 4:44NSHK. Fiala2–2
- 10:35NSHN. BoninoPPAssists: C. Smith, K. Fiala2–3
3rd
- 4:23NYRM. StaalAssists: J. Fast, M. Zibanejad3–3
- 7:35NYRJ. FastAssists: M. Zibanejad, C. Kreider4–3
Team stats
| NYR | Stat | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Shots | 37 |
| 47.8% | Faceoff % | 52.2% |
| 1/2 | Power Play | 2/5 |
| 10 | PIM | 4 |
| 18 | Hits | 17 |
| 19 | Blocked | 7 |
| 8 | Giveaways | 19 |
| 8 | Takeaways | 10 |
Rangers at Predators recap: final score, goals, shots, period-by-period stats and key takeaways, from the NHL’s official data.
Highlights & analysis
The NHL’s own recap, then highlights and breakdowns from club and media channels.
For educational/analytics purposes only — not gambling advice