Nashville, Tn — In what’s becoming quite the rivalry, the Nashville Predators held home ice tonight defeating the Dallas Stars in overtime, 3-2. Ryan Johansen took a sweet feed from Viktor Arvidsson to net the game winner.
The two teams, who appear to be headed to a first round Stanley Cup playoff matchup have gone back and forth all season.
Dallas beat the Predators last Saturday night in Smashville, 3-1. The two teams have one more regular season matchup remaining.
Feb 7, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Brian Boyle (11) works in front of Dallas Stars goaltender Anton Khudobin (35) during the first period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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February 6, 2019 |
Nashville, Tn — The Nashville Predators broke a three game home losing streak tonight by downing the visiting Arizona Coyotes, 5-2. Nashville had to come from behind to do it.
Vinnie Hinostroza took a pass from Alex Goligoski in the slot and flipped a shot over the shoulder of Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne at 16:59 of the opening frame, for the early 1-0 lead. This after the Predators dominated play from the outset but couldn’t score.
The period ended with the Coyotes taking the lead to the locker room, but you just knew that Nashville would storm out into the second period and take charge.
Feb 5, 2019; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators center Calle Jarnkrok (19) scores past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Calvin Pickard (30) during the third period 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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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 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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November 19, 2018 |
Nashville, Tn — The teams with the two best records in the NHL squared off tonight in Smashville, and Ryan Johansen led the way in a 3-2 victory for the Predators.
With Viktor Arvidsson and P.K Subban out of the lineup for Nashville, other players have had to step up their game, and that’s exactly what coach Peter Laviolette is getting from his squad.
Tampa Bay got on the board first when Victor Hedman beat Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne for an early 1-0 Lightning lead. Rinne made 29 saves on the night and has a 9-0-1 record against the southern Florida boys.
Nov 19, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne (35) makes a save against Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point (21) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports
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October 11, 2018 |
Nashville, TN -The Nashville Predators unloaded on the Winnipeg Jets tonight at Bridgestone Arena, 3-0. Winnipeg eliminated Nashville in round two of the Stanley Cup playoffs last year, and the Predators were looking for some payback.
Ryan Hartman, Roman Josi and Ryan Johansen provided the scoring for the Predators, but Winnipeg came unglued, handing Nashville 9 power plays on the night. Nashville never scored a power play goal.
Oct 11, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) skates with the puck away from Winnipeg Jets right wing Blake Wheeler (26) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
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May 7, 2018 |
Clarksville, Tn — The Nashville Predators manhandled the Winnipeg Jets tonight with a 4-0 shutout victory in front of a sold out “white out” crowd in Winnipeg.
The win forces a game 7 in Nashville on Thursday night.
The Nashville penalty kill was superb against the Jets, and it had to be since there was only one penalty called against the Jets all night. The Predators fought off six minutes of penalties in the first period alone.
May 7, 2018; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) scores a goal against Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) in the third period in game six of the second round of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bell MTS Centre. Terrence Lee-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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