The Nashville Predators are going to their first Stanley Cup Final in franchise history following a 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in the Western Conference Final on Monday night in Bridgestone Arena.
Colton Sissons registered a hat trick to propel the Predators' attack, while Pekka Rinne made 38 saves, offsetting a 41-18 edge in shots in favor of Anaheim.
Not even half of the opening period had elapsed by the time the Predators took a two-goal lead.
Austin Watson opened the scoring 1:21 into the game. Watson received an assist from Brandon Montour, who deflected the puck into the net with his left skate.