But the Ducks had to work extra hard — and extra time — to breach the previously impenetrable walls of the Predators’ home rink Thursday, with Corey Perry’s goal 9 minutes 35 seconds into overtime beating Nashville 3-2 in Game 4 of the NHL’s Western Conference finals.
The goal was awarded to Thompson even through Perry’s centering pass never appeared to reach the Ducks forward, deflecting in off the stick of Nashville defenseman P.K. Subban instead.
The victory evened the best-of-seven series at two wins apiece and snapped Nashville’s six-game winning streak at home this postseason.