Two goals in 10 seconds. It was essentially a goalie duel at Bridgestone Arena between Pekka Rinne and Alex Stalock in what is likely a preview of a first round match-up between the two teams until Filip Forsberg scored on a deflection at 17:21 of the second period. Ten seconds later, Kevin Fiala streaked through everyone and beat Stalock to quickly put the Predator comfortably in front.
Both teams played fairly even as chances were traded at both ends in a scoreless first period. Stalock made a great sprawling save early to rob Colton Sissons.