Monday's notes: A New Day In Smashville
While there is still work to be done in the weeks ahead, last night's win dispels a shadow which had been hanging over this franchise for the last few years.
| Final - 4.24.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nashville Predators | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Stories
The Handshake Line - WCQF 2011 - Nashville
The staff at Anaheim Calling runs through the Handshake Line with the Predators.
Predators 4, Ducks 2: History was made
For a short while, Preds fans have nothing else on their plate other than to celebrate triumph, and bask in the reflected glow of a team which has finally delivered on its promise.
Nashville Predators win 1st-ever playoff series!
With today's historic win at Bridgestone Arena, the Nashville Predators have moved on to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time in their history. But who will they face there? Let's take a look...
Ducks Gameday -- Die Hard
I've got G7 tickets; let's make them usable.
Anaheim Ducks @ Nashville Predators Game 6 Preview: Will History Be Made?
The Nashville Predators take on the Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of their Western Conference Quarterfinals match-up.
Predators - Ducks Game 6 to be shown on SportSouth
If you can't make it Bridgestone Arena for Sunday's Game 6 between the Predators and Ducks, be sure to catch the action on SportSouth if you're in the Nashville Predators' viewing area. We've got complete channel listings right here.
GameThreads
Predators Fans GameThread on On the Forecheck
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Ducks Fans GameThread on Anaheim Calling
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Nashville | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Anaheim Goal - Teemu Selanne (6), from Saku Koivu at 10:22. 2, Nashville Goal - Nick Spaling, from Jordin Tootoo at 19:32. Penalties - Dan Sexton, Anaheim (Holding), 16:02. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Nashville Goal - Steve Sullivan (2), from J.P. Dumont and Blake Geoffrion at 3:29. 4, Anaheim Power-Play Goal - Jason Blake (3), from Bobby Ryan and Lubomir Visnovsky at 18:23. Penalties - Francois Beauchemin, Anaheim (Hi-sticking), 4:53; J.P. Dumont, Nashville (Tripping), 17:09. |
| Third Period |
| - 5, Nashville Goal - Nick Spaling (2), from Jordin Tootoo and Pekka Rinne at 4:53. 6, Nashville Power-Play Empty Net Goal - David Legwand (2), from Joel Ward at 19:50. Penalties - Mike Fisher, Nashville (Tripping), 7:48; Saku Koivu, Anaheim (Interference), 19:22; Corey Perry, Anaheim (Slashing), 19:50; Teemu Selanne, Anaheim (Misconduct (10 min)), 19:50. |
Shots on Goal:
Anaheim 4 + 12 + 11 = 27.
Nashville 10 + 11 + 9 = 30.
Power Play Conversion: Anaheim 1-2. Nashville 1-4.
Goaltenders: Anaheim, Ray Emery 3-29-.897. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-27-.926.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Steve Kozari, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Brad Lazarowich, Tony Sericolo, Andy McElman
Power Play Conversion: Anaheim 1-2. Nashville 1-4.
Goaltenders: Anaheim, Ray Emery 3-29-.897. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 2-27-.926.
Referees: Paul Devorski, Steve Kozari, Francois StLaurent
Linesmen: Brad Lazarowich, Tony Sericolo, Andy McElman
