Denver, Co — The Nashville Predators advanced to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a convincing win over the pesky Colorado Avalanche, 5-0. The victory sets up a premier showdown with the Winnipeg Jets, who experts are calling the series to watch.
Nashville came out storming against the Avs early and often in this game. Mattias Ekholm lit the lamp first for the Predators at 7:02 of the first period when his snapshot beat Andrew Hammond for the early 1-0 lead.
Austin Watson made it 2-0 at 10:19 of the first with a wicked wrister after an assist from Colton Sissons and Nick Bonino. The line of Watson, Sissons and Bonino was the highlight of the lineup in this game tonight.
Apr 22, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard (49) and Nashville Predators right wing Miikka Salomaki (20) get tied up with each other in the first period in game six of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the Pepsi Center.Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
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Denver, Co — The Nashville Predators took care of business in the mile high city tonight with a clutch comeback victory over the Colorado Avalanche, 3-2. That sends the series back to Nashville where the Predators can clinch the series with a win.
Horrible officiating dominated this contest tonight, putting Nashville in several penalty situations that didn’t appear to be called against the Avs, frustrating both players and coaches on the Nashville bench.
Apr 18, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) reacts after scoring against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Pepsi Center. NashviRon Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators will take flight to the high altitudes of Colorado with a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Colorado Avalanche in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, winning today, 5-4.
The Predators scored by committee as five different players hit the scoreboard, but they still had to come from behind for the victory.
Colorado struck first, as they did in game one, when former Predator Gabriel Bourque found the back of the Nashville net just 2:34 into the game and Colorado took the early lead, 1-0.
Apr 14, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) jumps to screen Colorado Avalanche goalie Jonathan Bernier (45) during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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April 13, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators overcame a sluggish first period against the Colorado Avalanche, but kicked in the afterburners midway through the second period to defeat the Avs, 5-2 at Bridgestone Arena.
In game one of their opening round Stanley Cup series, Nashville knew that Colorado was fast and talented, but as all teams try to do against Nashville, a quick start and a quick strike is what they aim for.
But Nashville has Filip Forsberg.
Apr 12, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Colorado Avalanche goalie Jonathan Bernier (45) allows a goal to Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Clarksville, Tn — The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin today. It’s called “The Second Season.”
For the Nashville Predators and their rabid fans, our quest for the Cup begins Thursday night, in Smashville. It’s an EPIC time of the year for the NHL. For Nashville Predators fans, it’s OFF THE CHARTS!
![Apr 7, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators fans wave cell phones and sing the Beatles \"Let It Be\" as referees review a goal late in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports](http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/preds-fans-480x299.jpg "Apr 7, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators fans wave cell phones and sing the Beatles \\"Let It Be\\" as referees review a goal late in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports")
Apr 7, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators fans wave cell phones and sing the Beatles \”Let It Be\” as referees review a goal late in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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April 8, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators continue to make history as the Central Division/Western Conference regular season champions ended their season with a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-2. In front of their 102nd sell out Bridgestone Arena crowd, the boys didn’t disappoint.
Each fan who attended the game was given a Predators visor, and after Filip Forsberg recorded his hat trick, the ice was filled with visors. Preds radio announcer Pete Weber called it a “visor” trick, instead of the hat trick as it’s known.
Apr 7, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; (From left to right) Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) goalie Pekka Rinne (35) defenseman Roman Josi (59) defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) defenseman Mattias Ekholm (14) and left wing Filip Forsberg (9) pose with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly as the Nashville Predators are awarded the Presidents’ Trophy before the game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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April 6, 2018 |
Free playoff viewing events coming soon
Clarksville, TN – As the Nashville Predators’ wrap up winning the NHL Central Division, the Western Conference and the Presidents’ Trophy, the City of Clarksville is happy to announce the return of its popular series of Predators Stanley Cup Playoff viewing parties.
Clarksville residents gather to cheer on the Predators at a Stanley Cup Finals viewing party in the City’s Wilma Rudolph Events Center last Spring.
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April 5, 2018 |
Clarksville, Tn — The Nashville Predators set several franchise records tonight with a 4-3 win over the Washington Capitals.
First, they clinched the Central Division and the regular-season Western Conference titles, their first in franchise history.
Nashville also scored their 52nd victory of the season which breaks the old mark of 51 wins back in the 2006-2007 season.
The win, combined with a Boston Bruin loss, clinched the Presidents Trophy for the NHL team with the best record. With one game remaining, Nashville has 115 points.
Apr 5, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals in the third period at Capital One Arena. The Predators won 4-3. Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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Clarksville, Tn — The Nashville Predators thought they had tied their game with the Florida Panthers tonight, with .05 seconds remaining, when after a video review from Toronto, it was determined that they were guilty of goaltender interference, and the game tying goal from Filip Forsberg was waved off.
Controversy ensued. It was a HORRIBLE call by the NHL.
The Predators had the opportunity to clinch the Central Division of the Western Conference with a three point lead over the Winnipeg Jets who were victorious over the Montreal Canadiens.
Apr 3, 2018; Sunrise, FL, USA; Nashville Predators react as the game tying goal was disallowed with one second left in the third period of a game against the Florida Panthers at BB&T Center. Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
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April 1, 2018 |
Clarksville, Tn — The Nashville Predators recovered from last night’s loss to Buffalo with an impressive win against the Tampa Bay Lightning this afternoon, 4-1.
Filip Forsberg led the way with two goals and an assist on the night, and Juuse Saros had 29 saves in net.
Nashville completed their last “back-to-back” series with today’s win, and moves closer to securing first place in the Central Division.
Ryan Johansen started the scoring for the Predators at 7:50 of the first period with a wicked wrist shot that beat Lightning goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy for the 1-0 lead. Filip Forsberg had the assist.
Apr 1, 2018; Tampa, FL, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) is congratulated by center Kyle Turris (8) and teammates as he scores a goal against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period at Amalie Arena. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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![Apr 7, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators fans wave cell phones and sing the Beatles \"Let It Be\" as referees review a goal late in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports](http://www.clarksvilleonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/preds-fans.jpg "Apr 7, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators fans wave cell phones and sing the Beatles \\"Let It Be\\" as referees review a goal late in the first period against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports")
