PREDATORS GAMES #21-27
GAME #21 (15/11/2021)
Penguins 2
Predators 3
Shots on Goal: 31-39
Predators put up a fury of shots, edge out the Penguins in a tight 3-2 game. Sean Day had a very good game blocking two shots, having five shots on net, and ending up a +1 on the night. Zach Steppan, Filip Forsberg, and Craig Smith all had two point nights for the Predators. Good news for the Predators as Joe Vitale will return to the lineup from the injury list.
GAME #22 (17/11/2021)
Predators 1
Wild 2 (SO)
Shots on Goal: 26-45
Louis Philip Guindon single handedly earns the Predators a point by stopping 41 shots in regulation, but the Predators can’t close the deal as they fall to the Wild in a shootout. After a scorless overtime, the Wild would end the shootout after just two rounds following goals by Jonas Brodin and Nick Beaudoin and misses by Ed Sharp and Filip Forsberg. Nashville had penalty trouble all game as the powerplay chances were 5-0 in favor of the wild. Philip Holm had a solid day on the backend for the Predators blocking three shots, getting two shots on goal, and ending the game a +1. The top line for the Predators struggled managing only three shots in the game.
GAME #23 (18/11/2021)
Sharks 3 (SO)
Predators 2
Shots on Goal: 28-31
Predators lose their second straight game in a shootout as Sharks come back in the third and proceed to take the game in a shootout. Erik Haula was very effective in limited ice time for the Predators as was the top line of Sharp, Backstrom, and Forsberg who scored both Predators goals and had 13 shots between the three of them. Sean Day had another good day on the blueline throwing five hits, blocking three shots, and ending the day a +1.
GAME #24 (21/11/2021)
Blues 3
Predators 6
Shots on Goal: 26-33
Predators offense comes alive in the third scoring four goals in the period on route to a 6-3 win. Nick Foligno and Craig Smith each who had a goal and an assist in the win. The Predators had a balanced attack with all four lines scoring goals. Trey Lewis play a good defensive game blocking four shots and throwing two hits for Nashville. Sean Day was once again solid blocking four shots and recording four hits.
GAME #25 (23/11/2021)
Wild 3
Predators 2
Shots on Goal: 32-22
Wild hold the Predators to just 22 shots while Nick Beaudoin breaks a 2-2 tie late in the third period to get the Wild the win. Jake Milan had a phenomenal game – in addition to getting a goal and an assist he had five shots and four blocked shots. Filip Forsberg had a good game, but his linemates struggled. Craig Smith was held pointless but was one of the few Predators to get some pressure on Pekka Rinne having four shots on goal.
GAME #26 (25/11/2021)
Predators 4
Islanders 1
Shots on Goal: 34-26
Predators control the game, get one of their best performances of the year in 4-1 win over Islanders. Philip Holm was especially solid on the back end for the Predators blocking six shots and throwing three hits. Colin Martinhook also had a good game on defense for Nashville having four shots on net and finishing a +1. Craig Smith was dominant on the wing scoring once and leading the Predators with six shots on goal. The Predators once again got a balanced attack with all the lines showing their effectiveness at times.
GAME #27 (27/11/2021)
Predators 3
Devils 4
Shots on Goal: 27-41
Predators make furious comeback after trailing 3-0 after two periods, but fall 4-3 to the Devils. Craig Smith had a great game for the second night in a row, recording a goal and an assist and leading the team with six shots on net. Nick Foligno made an impact with his physical play recording five hits in the game. Philip Holm and Colin Martinhook struggled as a pairing in this one, getting pinned inside their own zone for much of the game.
RECORD AFTER 27 GAMES: 12-12-3