Nashville, Tn — Things looked pretty bleak for the Nashville Predators tonight after the first intermission, trailing the lowly Vancouver Canucks, 2-0. With Nashville in a real battle for the central division title of the Western Conference, and the St. Louis Blues bearing down on the Preds, this game had real significance.
Not only does Nashville want to win their division, but they want home ice advantage throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs and it all seemed to be slipping away in this game tonight.
First, Markus Granlund backhanded the puck past Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne after taking a perfect pass from Quinn Hughes and the Canucks led 1-0.
Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen (92) and Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) celebrate after scoring the game-winning goal past Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) as Vancouver Canucks defenseman Troy Stecher (51) reacts during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. (Christopher Hanewinckel-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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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 7, 2019 |
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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