For the third time so far in the three games and counting of this series, one team—in this case the Nashville Predators—got off to a great start, pouring on the offense and hemming the opposition in their own zone, only for its goalie to give up a goal on one of the first few shots faced, and ultimately lose. The solution can’t be to phone in the first period, but we’re at a bit of a loss.
The Good:
Kate: The start really was good. The JOFA line is looking reliable—five goals and a commanding percentage of the xG share this series—and they were showing it at the start.