Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators dropped their second game in a row at home to the Florida Panthers tonight, 4-2.
The Predators had fought back from a three goal deficit to draw to within a goal, but Jared McCann closed the door with his tip-in at 11:38 of the final frame.
Aaron Ekblad started the scoring at 4:05 of the first period, burying the one timer on the power play to beat Juuse Saros in goal for the 1-0 lead. Ekblad has now scored the most goals by a defenseman in Panthers history.
Jan 19, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban (76) skates the puck into the offensive zone during the first period against the Florida Panthers at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators had nothing for the Winnipeg Jets tonight in a battle of Central Division rivals as the visitors pounded Nashville, 5-1.
From start to finish, the Jets outskated and outplayed the home team and proved why at this point in the season, they sit atop the division.
Brendan Lemieux pulled the wool over the eyes of the Nashville defense at 10:09 of the first period, when he faked a shot on the offensive rush, then slipped the wrap around shot past Pekka Rinne for the early 1-0 lead.
Jan 17, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) makes a save on a shot by Winnipeg Jets left wing Mathieu Perreault (85) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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January 15, 2019 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators defeated the Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals tonight at Bridgestone Arena, 7-2, behind Viktor Arvidssons hat-trick.
Arvidsson has now scored nine goals in nine games for the Predators and shows no sign of wear and tear after returning from a broken thumb.
Washington was completing a “back-to-back” series tonight in Nashville, having lost in St. Louis last night to the Blues. The Capitals started their back up in goal, Pheonix Copley, and he got a very rude welcome to the music city.
Jan 15, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) scores a goal against Washington Capitals goaltender Pheonix Copley (1) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena.Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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January 13, 2019 |
Raleigh, NC — The Nashville Predators fell to the Carolina Hurricanes this afternoon behind 21 year old Sebastian Aho’s hat trick, 6-3.
The 21 year old took center stage while an old nemesis in net, Petr Mrazek, stonewalled the Predators for the win. Mrazek has beaten the Predators 7 times dating back to his days with the Detroit Red WIngs.
Aho put the ‘Canes on the board at 15:44 of the first period when he took the puck in the neutral zone and beat Pekka Rinne through the five-hole for the early 1-0 lead.
Jan 13, 2019; Raleigh, NC, USA; Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) and Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) go after the loose puck during the first period at PNC Arena.James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
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January 10, 2019 |
Columbus, OH– The Nashville Predators fought back from a two goal deficit in the third period tonight only to fall short in overtime to the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-3.
An unfortunate penalty in the OT by Viktor Arvidsson sealed the deal for Columbus as they took advantage of the power play to score the winning goal at 1:22 of the extra period.
The Predators were playing this game with Pekka Rinne in net with the absence of Juuse Saros who was unavailable for the contest. Rinne doesn’t normally play in back-to-back games, but was forced into action tonight.
Jan 10, 2019; Columbus, OH, USA; Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) wrists a shot over the stick of Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Seth Jones (3) during the first period at Nationwide Arena. Russell LaBounty-USA TODAY Sports
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January 9, 2019 |
Chicago, Ill– The Nashville Predators almost let this slip away in Chicago tonight, but Filip Forsberg saved the day with his overtime winner to defeat the Chicago Blackhawks, 4-3.
Nashville had led the entire game and looked poised to win the game when Artem Anisimov sent the game to overtime with the goal at 17:39 of the third period.
Pekka Rinne was superb in net, as always, keeping the Predators in the game, stopping 34 of 37 shots on goal. The Predators had 31 shots on goal on the night.
Jan 9, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) makes a save on Chicago Blackhawks center David Kampf (64) during the first period at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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January 7, 2019 |
Toronto, Ontario, Can– The Nashville Predators continue to roll on this ambitious road trip, defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs, 4-0. That gives the Predators five out of a possible six points in their last three games.
Nashville used a stiff defense tonight and a brick wall in net, Pekka Rinne, to thwart the Leafs.
After a scoreless first period, Mattias Ekholm got the Predators on the board at 4:08 of the second period, hammering a slap shot from the point and the power play goal gave Nashville the 1-0 lead. Craig Smith and Kevin Fiala had the assists. Fiala has 7 points in his last six games.
Jan 7, 2019; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Michael Hutchinson (30) makes a save against Nashville Predators forward Calle Jarnkrok (19) during the first period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
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January 5, 2019 |
Montreal Quebec, Can– The Nashville Predators rebounded from last night’s loss to Detroit, winning the back end of a “back-to-back” series, beating the Montreal Canadiens 4-1.
Craig Smith scored twice and Juuse Saros was stellar in goal for the win. Nashville was playing their old captain Shea Weber who scored the only Montreal goal.
Smith got the scoring started for the Predators at 10:44 of the first period, finding a rebound in front of the Montreal net and slipping the puck into the net past Carey Price for the 1-0 lead.
Jan 5, 2019; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; 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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January 4, 2019 |
Detroit, MI– The Nashville Predators lost the first game of a six game road trip tonight to the Detroit Red Wings, 4-3 in overtime.
Detroit played a very aggressive game tonight while the Predators put on a lazy performance, leaning on their All-Star goaltender Pekka Rinne for most of the night.
The Red Wings dominated the first ten minutes of the game while Nashville had no shots on goal, but because of Rinne, they remained in the contest. Oddly enough, it was Nashville that took the early lead in tonight’s contest.
Jan 4, 2019; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Red Wings left wing Darren Helm (43) takes a shot defended by Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi (59) in the second period at Little Caesars Arena. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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January 1, 2019 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators dominated the Philadelphia Flyers tonight at Bridgestone Arena behind the shutout performance of Juuse Saros in goal, 4-0.
This was the second shutout of the season for Saros and was only his second start in two weeks. Saros stopped all 32 shots on goal tonight and was named the first star of the game.
The two teams played a back and forth first period with no scoring before the intermission. That all changed in the second period.
Jan 1, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) makes a save during the second period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sport
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