After a thrilling comeback win in overtime last night, the Nashville Predators looked to get back above even for the season, while the Florida Panthers were trying to avenge their unexpected loss. The biggest concern for the Predators is Ryan Johansen’s absence; he was injured last night, and Calle Jarnkrok is left filling in as the second-line center. Pekka Rinne, who got the win in relief last night and played the final period and overtime, had the start for the Preds.
The new second line did not get off to a great start, with Jarnkrok, Rocco Grimaldi, and Viktor Arvidsson getting outplayed easily in the offensive zone.