The Nashville Predators and Florida Panthers returned from the break tonight, a welcome end to a long stretch without hockey.
The Predators got off to a solid start, getting some zone time while Colton Sissons, Calle Järnkrok, and Ryan Hartman made it to the net. Then it was the Panthers’ turn, with a couple of excellent chances for Jonathan Huberdeau thwarted by Juuse Saros and the post. Over the first half or so of the first period, the Preds’ bottom six were noticeable in the offensive zone, with a good shift by the fourth line following the early promise from the third.