There was a game between the Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators Saturday night in Nashville, Tenn., but that ultimately wasn't the main event. Retribution was on deck. The Wild (27-15-4) were determined to even the score for Zach L'Heureux's slew-foot of Jared Spurgeon on New Year's Eve.
Filip Forsberg had two goals and two assists for the Nashville Predators in a 6-2 win against the Minnesota Wild at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.
Filip Forsberg had two goals and two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to their third consecutive victory, 6-2 over the Minnesota Wild.
Forsberg extended his goal streak to five games after not scoring in the previous 18. Roman Josi had two assists for the Predators (16-22-7), who have won three consecutive games. Juuse Saros made 27 saves. Matt Boldy had one goal and one assist for the Wild (27-15-4), who have lost four of their past five games. Marc-Andre Fleury made 32 saves.
Filip Forsberg's first four-point game of the season helped the Nashville Predators win their third straight with a 6-2 victory Saturday over the visiting Minnesota Wild.
Nashville (15-22-7, 37 points) beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday, clinching the win with a 3-for-3 shootout performance from Gustav Nyquist, Ryan O'Reilly, and Steven Stamkos. It was the Predators' first appearance in a shootout this season.
After L'Heureux slew-footed Jared Spurgeon, sidelining the Wild captain, payback was expected in the rematch — and it came early.
Nashville earns third straight win at home after fight-filled first period in heated Central Division rivalry matchup.
Minnesota came out fighting to avenge the slew foot that injured Jared Spurgeon, but the Predators comfortably won the game itself.
NHL season, Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury issued a bold statement, shutting the door on possible reunion with Pittsburgh Penguins legend Sidney Crosby.
Nashville (15-22-7, 37 points) beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Thursday, clinching the win with a 3-for-3 shootout performance from Gustav Nyquist, Ryan O'Reilly, and Steven Stamkos. It was the Predators' first appearance in a shootout this season.