Editor’s Note:
Today we welcome guest contributor Soloman Ledford for today’s game recap. Sol is a veteran of the US Marine Corps and a lifelong hockey fan and we’re very excited to bring you this recap!
First Period
“Strike hard, strike fast, no mercy.”
This mantra is from the fictional Cobra Kai dojo and carried over to the start of tonight’s contest against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Quickly established, Nashville went to work early by establishing the aggressive forecheck and transition game. The Predators continued to have their eyes up ice as they were chomping at the bit to expose any openings given.