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December 15, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators defeated the New Jersey Devils 2-1 behind the goaltending of Juuse Saros, and a nifty shootout goal from Ryan Johansen.
Nashville sweeps their three game homestand before hitting the road next week, and continues to get solid play from up and down the bench with key players on the injury list.
Frederick Gaudreau scored for the Predators at 18:43 of the first period, sweeping up a fresh rebound that beat New Jersey goalie Keith Kincaid, for the early 1-0 lead. Gaudreau netted the goal off of a Miikka Salomaki shot that bounced off the pads of Kincaid.
Dec 15, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Miikka Salomaki (20) has a shot blocked by New Jersey Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid (1) after a shot during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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December 13, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators almost let this one get away, but in the end, Colton Sissons was able to score the game winner in overtime for the 4-3 Nashville win over the Vancouver Canucks.
It was a bit of sweet revenge for the Predators after the beatdown they suffered in Vancouver last week.
Nashville is still working their way through the injury bug with Viktor Arvidsson and P.K Subban still unavailable. The Predators did get Kyle Turris back in the lineup tonight for the win, and that meant Eeli Tolvanen was sent down to Milwaukee this morning.
Dec 13, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) looks through traffic for a shot during the first period against the Vancouver Canucks at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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December 11, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators recovered from a disastrous Canadian road trip to defeat the Ottawa Senators at the Bridgestone Arena, 3-1.
The win in front of a noisy “Smashville” home crowd, was a much needed shot in the arm following two losses last week to Vancouver and Calgary. The injury plagued Predators have been finding ways to win without P.K Subban, Viktor Arvidsson and Kyle Turris, all on the injury list.
Ottawa scored first, just twenty six seconds into the contest on a mishandled shot by Pekka Rinne. Zack Smith’s backhand skipped over the outstretched glove of Rinne for the early 1-0 Ottawa lead.
Dec 11, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Ottawa Senators left wing Magnus Paajarvi (56) has a shot blocked by Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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December 8, 2018 |
Calgary Alberta, Can– The Nashville Predators fell to the Calgary Flames tonight, losing both games on this road trip, 5-2. After fighting back from deficits throughout the night, the Flames finally put the game away for the win.
Nashville started the game with Juuse Saros in net, replacing Pekka Rinne who had the night off. Saros got off to a shaky start giving up the first goal of the game just 1:12 into the contest. Oliver Kylington put Calgary on the board with a snap shot that beat Saros for the early 1-0 lead.
Dec 8, 2018; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) makes a save against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
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December 6, 2018 |
Vancouver, BC — The Nashville Predators dug too big of a hole in Vancouver tonight, and couldn’t climb back out, losing to the Vancouver Canucks, 5-3.
Nashville is on a two game Canadian road trip and will travel to Calgary for a Saturday night matchup against the Flames. Vancouver will return to Nashville next week.
Alexander Edler started the scoring for Vancouver at 7:48 of the first period with a slap shot that beat Pekka Rinne for the early 1-0 lead. Edler was assisted by Nikolay Goldobin and Elias Pettersson on the score.
Dec 6, 2018; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Nashville Predators forward Austin Watson (51) and forward Miikka Salomaki (20) defend against Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher (51) during the first period at Rogers Arena. Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
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December 3, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators defeated the Buffalo Sabres, the hottest team in the NHL, at the Bridgestone Arena tonight, 2-1. Buffalo had won ten straight games before dropping their last two before coming into Nashville. The Sabres are coached by former Nashville assistant coach, Phil Housley.
The Predators are still without some of their front line players with Kyle Turris, Viktor Arvidsson and P.K Subban out of the lineup. Other players have seen their ice time extended and have stepped up to fill the void during their absence.
Dec 3, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Johan Larsson (22) handles the puck away from Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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December 1, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators started strong and never let up tonight against the visiting Chicago Blackhawks, winning 5-2. Nashville got off to a 3-0 lead within the first five minutes of the game and Chicago could never recover.
After an embarrassing loss to the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night, the Predators had a spirited practice session that lasted only thirty minutes to prepare for the Blackhawks. Coach Peter Laviolette said that the leaders in his locker room “took care of business” to get this team ready to play Predators hockey, and it showed tonight.
Nov 21, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) makes a save on a shot during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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November 29, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn– The Nashville Predators couldn’t break through Arizona’s 6’6 goalie, Adin Hill tonight as the Coyotes blanked the Predators 3-0. Injuries forced Hill into the net with tonight being his first start. Hill made 29 saves on the night.
The injury plagued Predators had plenty of opportunities to light the lamp, but couldn’t break through tonight and dropped their second game in a row. They welcome the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night.
The two teams went back and forth during the first period, but ended the frame scoreless.
Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35). (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
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November 27, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators couldn’t get head coach Peter Laviolette his 200th victory as the Nashville bench boss tonight as the Colorado Avalanche proved to be too much, winning in Nashville, 3-2.
Colorado was led by Nathan MacKinnon who scored twice on the night and ended Nashville’s 11 game win streak against the Avs, and also ended Nashville’s six-game home win streak.
The Predators got on the board first when Ryan Hartman scored off of a rebound to put Nashville ahead 1-0.
Nashville Predators right wing Ryan Hartman (38) is tripped by Colorado Avalanche center Tyson Jost (17) as he battles for a puck during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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November 25, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators defeated the visiting Anaheim Ducks at Bridgestone Arena tonight, 5-2, behind Austin Watson’s first NHL hat trick.
Watson gave the Predators a 1-0 lead at the 11:04 mark of the first period, scoring off of a rebound of a Nick Bonino shot in the crease to get the festivities started.
A spirited battle between the two teams saw multiple minutes of penalties, especially during a contentious second period.
Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) celebrates with Nashville Predators center Nick Bonino (13) and Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons (10) after a goal during the first period against the Anaheim Ducks at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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