Predators Blank Kings 3-0 Before Wednesday’s Ducks Test

Nashville blanked Los Angeles 3-0 last night, the standout defensive result on a seven-game slate, and the No. 11 Predators face Anaheim on Wednesday. Colorado delivered the biggest scoring punch, beating Toronto 6-3, while No. 2 Minnesota edged Montréal 2-1. Winnipeg beat New Jersey 4-2, Washington topped Ottawa 3-2, Florida handled Columbus 4-1, and St. Louis edged Detroit 3-2. Wednesday’s six games are Tampa Bay at Buffalo, the Rangers at Calgary, the Flyers at Edmonton, Utah at Vegas, Nashville at Anaheim, and Pittsburgh at San Jose. Nashville’s shutout sets up the day’s most compelling follow-up, while No. 4 Edmonton and No. 6 Vegas are also in action.