Nashville, TN – The Nashville Predators dropped game one of their Stanley Cup playoff series to the Dallas Stars, 3-2.
After getting off to a hot start in the first period, things cooled off for Nashville as the Stars turned up the heat.
Roman Josh got things started for Nashville. At 12:12 of the opening frame, whipping a backhander past Dallas goalie Ben Biship and the Preds took an early 1-0 lead.
That’s how the period would end.
Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) after a save during the first period against the Dallas Stars in game one of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
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April 2, 2019 |
Buffalo, NY — The Nashville Predators move back atop the central division with a win tonight against the Buffalo Sabres, 3-2.
Ryan Johansen scored the game winner and the Predators now sit atop the division, tied with the Winnipeg Jets in what looks to be a real dogfight to the finish, with two games remaining on the schedule.
At presstime, the Jets were trailing the Minnesota Wild, 4-1. The Nashville win puts them two points up on the St. Louis Blues who have been breathing down Nashville’s back for the last week.
Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) looks to make a save during the second period against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. (Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports)
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Clarksville, Tn — The National Hockey League is racing to the finish line of their regular season schedule. The “second” season begins next week with the start of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
The Nashville Predators have a spot in those playoffs, yet as of this writing, we don’t know who or where they will play. It doesn’t matter, because Predators fans are RABID about their team even though their play of late hasn’t been too consistent.
Nashville Predators center Rocco Grimaldi (23) and Montreal Canadiens left wing Paul Byron (41) battle for the puck in front of goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the first period at Bell Centre. (Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports)
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March 29, 2019 |
Pittsburgh, PA — The Nashville Predators defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins behind some stellar goaltending from Pekka Rinne tonight, 3-1.
The win avenges a loss to these Pens last week at Bridgestone Arena, as the Preds fell in a shootout.
Combined with a loss last night by the Winnipeg Jets, and a loss tonight by the St. Louis Blues, the Predators are still very much alive to win the central division of the Western Conference.
All facets of Nashville’s game were on point tonight, with exceptional defense and a power play goal by Viktor Arvidsson.
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) makes a save against Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) during the second period at PPG PAINTS Arena. (Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
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March 5, 2019 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators had an old fashioned street brawl tonight against some former teammates and the rest of the Minnesota Wild, but in the end, they stood victorious with the 5-4 win.
Former Predator Kevin Fiala, who was briefly honored during the first period of tonight’s game, quickly became the villain after scoring two goals on the night. But the Smashville “love” quickly became boos when he got caught up in some fisticuffs with former teammate Filip Forsberg and Ryan Johansen.
Mar 5, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; (Editor’s Note: Corrected Caption) Nashville Predators center Brian Boyle (11) celebrates in front of Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk (40) after scoring a goal during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. The goal was originally credited to Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) but was changed by officials to Boyle in the third period. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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March 1, 2019 |
Winnipeg, Manitoba CAN– The Nashville Predators blew a two goal lead to fall to their Central Division rivals, the Winnipeg Jets, 5-3. With the loss, Nashville relinquishes first place in the division.
Penalties and lack of a power play cost the Predators once again tonight as the Jets took full advantage of their man advantage.
Nashville struck first at 15:21 of the opening period when Viktor Arvidsson took a feed in the circle and ripped a wicked wrister past goalie Laurent Brossoit for the early 1-0 lead.
Mar 1, 2019; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele (55) scores a goal past Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) during the second period at Bell MTS Place. Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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February 27, 2019 |
Nashville, TN – As the trade deadline loomed heavy on this day, just hours from being over for this NHL season, enter David Poile, the General Manager for this Nashville Predators franchise.
Just in the last two weeks, he traded for Brian Boyle and Cody Mcleod, two hard hitting players whose roles would be to protect our stars and score when you can.
Nashville was excited to have Mcleod back in Nashville, A very popular player when he was on the roster before, the music city hockey fans loved having him back.
Nashville Predators center Brian Boyle (11) celebrates after scoring the game winning goal in the shootout against the Edmonton Oilers at Bridgestone Arena. (Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports)
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February 25, 2019 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators pulled out the win in overtime tonight against the visiting Edmonton Oilers, 3-2. The game went to a shoot-out where new acquired Brian Boyle scored the game winner to earn the Predators the valuable extra point.
In front of country superstar Garth Brooks and hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and a fired up Smashville crowd, the Predators did what they had to do and that was fight to the end.
On a day that saw Nashville trade away Kevin Fiala and Ryan Hartman, for the services of Wayne Simmons and Mikael Granlund, the Predators are now set for a Stanley Cup playoff run.
Feb 25, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Nick Bonino (13) loses control of the puck after being checked by Edmonton Oilers defenseman Matt Benning (83) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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February 19, 2019 |
Dallas, TX– The Nashville Predators defeated the Dallas Stars in a highly entertaining game tonight 5-3. Pekka Rinne stood tall in net for the Predators to keep Nashville in this one, giving the boys a chance to win it.
The Predators win the season series against the Stars with the win tonight, in what many feel will be a first round matchup for the Stanley Cup playoffs. The two teams have already been announced as the feature of the Winter Classic.
Brian Boyle continues to show why the Predators made a trade for him just a couple of weeks ago as he lit the lamp first for the Predators at 10:50 of the opening frame. It was Boyle’s second goal for the Predators since joining the team and got Nashville the early lead, 1-0.
Feb 19, 2019; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Stars center Mattias Janmark (13) and Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) chase the puck during the second period at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
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February 14, 2019 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators finally righted the ship with a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens tonight at Bridgestone Arena.
Newly acquired big man Brian Boyle scored his first goal as a Predator and Viktor Arvidsson added to his torrid scoring streak for the victory.
Arvidsson scored his 24th goal of the season tonight, a remarkable feat considering he was injured and didn’t return to the lineup until New Years Eve. Nashville wrapped up a three game home stand and snapped a three game losing streak tonight with the win.
Feb 14, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Brian Boyle (11) celebrates after scoring during the third period against the Montreal Canadiens at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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