The Predators came out of the gate ready to win a hockey game Sunday night. Ryan Johansen got the party started for Nashville with a break away goal early in the first period off a beautiful backhanded pass from Viktor Arvidsson. James Neal would follow it up with a power play goal only minutes later. Anaheim looked sluggish and unorganized. They’re really showing just how much of a toll only a day off between series has taken on them.
The Predators would dominate most of the first period, but a quick penalty against Matt Irwin towards the end gave the Ducks their first power play of the night.