The Predators lead after two periods, but Carolina is winning the shot and physicality battles.
Nashville carries a 2-1 lead after two periods, though Carolina has outshot the Predators 18-12 and holds a 21-11 edge in hits. Roman Josi and Nick Perbix have scored for Nashville: Josi has 1 goal, 1 point and 2 shots, while Perbix has 1 goal, 1 point and 1 shot; Filip Forsberg has 2 assists and 2 points. Jackson Blake has Carolina’s goal, with 1 goal, 1 point and 1 shot, while Sebastian Aho leads the Hurricanes with 4 shots. Juuse Saros has stopped 17 of 18 shots (94.4%), and Pyotr Kochetkov has made 10 saves on 12 shots (83.3%).
Key Performers
Filip Forsberg, Nashville: 2 assists, 2 points Roman Josi, Nashville: 1 goal, 1 point, 2 shots Juuse Saros, Nashville: 17 saves on 18 shots, 94.4%