PULL THEDID CHICAGO PULL THE GOALIE TOO LATE AGAINST NEW JERSEY?
MAR 29, 2026 · PRUDENTIAL CENTER · THE GAUNTLET
FINALCHI 3, NJD 5
AFTER 2CHI 2, NJD 2
REAL PULLCHI 1:29
MODELWHISTLE 8.9%
REAL ONE8.4%
GRADEFAIR
SHOTSCHI 31, NJD 40
Chicago pulled a little late, by the model. Knight went to the bench with 1:29 left, down one. With 3:21 left, the best call on the board was AT THE NEXT WHISTLE, 8.9% to win; the real pull was worth 8.4%, graded FAIR. New Jersey hit the empty net with 0:31 left. New Jersey won 5-3.
THE MODEL'S CALL
The call Chicago faced with 3:21 left, down one, and each option's chance to win by the model.
| WIN % | CALL |
|---|---|
| 8.9 | AT THE NEXT WHISTLE BEST |
| 8.7 | PULL HIM NOW |
| 8.4 | WAIT UNTIL 1:30 REAL |
THE REAL CALL
KNIGHT STAYED IN UNTIL 1:29, THEN CAME OUT ON THE FLY.
THE LAST FIVE MINUTES
| 1:29 | KNIGHT TO THE BENCH. CHI GOES 6 ON 5. |
| 0:31 | J. HUGHES SCORES. CHI 3, NJD 5. |
TIMEOUTS
New Jersey called its timeout in the third period, with 10:02 left.
WHAT HAPPENED
THE BLACKHAWKS SCORED ONE IN THE THIRD, NEW JERSEY SCORED THREE, AND NEW JERSEY WON 5-3.