The first period opened up with the Nashville Predators showing up trying to get a handle back on this series. The Predators dominated possession through the period. Their blue-line was dangerous from the puck drop. Nashville offence that started at the point was the theme of the night.
The Dallas Stars power play had three opportunities to capitalize and failed to generate much offensive pressure, let alone a goal. The Nashville power play contributed about as much as they did all season, absolutely nothing. The lack of efficiency of the power play for Nashville could end up being their undoing in this series.