PULL THEDID CHICAGO PULL THE GOALIE TOO LATE AGAINST NASHVILLE?
FEB 26, 2026 · BRIDGESTONE ARENA · THE GAUNTLET
FINALCHI 2, NSH 4
AFTER 2CHI 1, NSH 1
REAL PULLCHI 1:28
MODELWHISTLE 8.2%
REAL ONE7.7%
GRADEFAIR
SHOTSCHI 23, NSH 26
Chicago pulled a little late, by the model. Knight went to the bench with 1:28 left, down one. With 3:16 left, the best call on the board was AT THE NEXT WHISTLE, 8.2% to win; the real pull was worth 7.7%, graded FAIR. Nashville hit the empty net with 0:48 left. Nashville won 4-2.
THE MODEL'S CALL
The call Chicago faced with 3:16 left, down one, and each option's chance to win by the model.
| WIN % | CALL |
|---|---|
| 8.2 | AT THE NEXT WHISTLE BEST |
| 8.1 | PULL HIM NOW |
| 7.7 | WAIT UNTIL 1:30 REAL |
THE REAL CALL
KNIGHT STAYED IN UNTIL 1:28, THEN CAME OUT ON THE FLY.
THE LAST FIVE MINUTES
| 3:16 | O'REILLY SCORES. CHI 2, NSH 3. |
| 1:28 | KNIGHT TO THE BENCH. CHI GOES 6 ON 5. |
| 0:48 | STAMKOS SCORES. CHI 2, NSH 4. |
TIMEOUTS
Neither team called its timeout.
WHAT HAPPENED
THE BLACKHAWKS SCORED ONE IN THE THIRD, NASHVILLE SCORED THREE, AND NASHVILLE WON 4-2.