Carolina Hurricanes right wing Andrei Svechnikov (37) and Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) have word during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at PNC Arena. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Despite playing an overall disastrous game, the Nashville Predators still had the chance to steal Game 1 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night. They entered the third period tied 2-2, but then the bottom fell out.
I kept waiting for a Roman Josi, Mikael Granlund, Matt Duchene or Ryan Johansen to step up and make a clutch play to reclaim the lead and take Game 1 for the underdogs.