Filip Forsberg struck twice as Nashville carried a two-goal lead and a six-shot edge into the break.
Nashville leads Los Angeles 2-0 after two periods, with the Predators holding a 21-15 edge in shots. Filip Forsberg has both goals on three shots, while Nils Hoglander has two assists and is plus-2. Juuse Saros stopped all 15 shots he faced for a 1.000 save percentage; Anton Forsberg has 19 saves on 21 shots for a .905 mark. The Kings have brought more physicality with 22 hits to Nashville’s seven, but have yet to solve Saros.
Key Performers
Filip Forsberg (Nashville): 2 G, 2 P, 3 SOG, +2 Nils Hoglander (Nashville): 2 A, 2 P, +2 Juuse Saros (Nashville): 15 saves on 15 shots, 1.000 SV%