The first period was close to start with neither team really taking charge of the game. The Nashville Predators began to take over at about the ten minute mark of the period. The Dallas Stars we’re unable to push through the Nashville defence and create any dangerous scoring chances in the opening half of the period. The Nashville defence was pushing the play and transitioning the puck out of the defensive end and through the neutral zone.
Roman Josi opened the scoring on a beautiful play. Receiving the pass along the boards, he cut into the slot past a defender and roofed a backhander over Ben Bishops shoulder.