Report: Ryan Thang recalled to Nashville
After Mike Fisher got knocked from last night's Predators-Ducks game, Ryan Thang has reportedly gotten the call-up from Milwaukee.
| Final - 10.29.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Ducks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nashville Predators | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
After Mike Fisher got knocked from last night's Predators-Ducks game, Ryan Thang has reportedly gotten the call-up from Milwaukee.
It was an eventful night at Bridgestone Arena, with the playoff rematch between Anaheim & Nashville featuring a successful return to the lineup for Martin Erat, controversy as the Ducks' captain complained to the press about Jordin Tootoo, and rookie Craig Smith going through a pro hockey player's rite of passage.
The Nashville Predators beat the Anaheim Ducks tonight 3-0 to improve their record to 5-4-1.
Beauchemin Blasts Fisher in Ducks 3-0 Loss. Giant Spaghetti Monster Rinne earns 100th win in easiest game ever
Mike Fisher got knocked out of tonight's game in the first period on a big hit by Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin. Will this result in supplementary discipline from the NHL?
Barry Trotz called Sergei Kostitsyn doubtful for tonight's game, but confirmed that Erat will play.
I'm in a rush this morning -- hasty cartoon!
This morning's hockey notes include podcasts setting up your weekend of Predators hockey, an analysis by Forbes of how developments in the sports media market could affect TV viewers, and a one-on-one sit-down interview with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.
The Anaheim Ducks have revenge on their minds on Saturday facing their postseason tormentors, the Nashville Predators, in the third game of a seven-game road trip.
Marc Torrence talks speed, shooting the puck, Jump Around, and the Honey Badger with Nashville Predators rookie Craig Smith.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaheim | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nashville | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Nashville Goal - Patric Hornqvist (2), from Colin Wilson and Shea Weber at :14. 2, Nashville Goal - Martin Erat, from Jordin Tootoo and Ryan Suter at 18:59. Penalties - Brian McGrattan, Nashville (Fighting (maj)), 6:46; George Parros, Anaheim (Fighting (maj)), 6:46; Francois Beauchemin, Anaheim (Roughing), 12:41; Kevin Klein, Nashville (Roughing), 12:41; Francois Beauchemin, Anaheim (Illegal check to head), 12:41; Kevin Klein, Nashville (Roughing), 12:41. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Blake Geoffrion, Nashville (Boarding), 12:21; Lubomir Visnovsky, Anaheim (Tripping), 13:18. |
| Third Period |
| - 3, Nashville Power-Play Goal - Shea Weber, from Ryan Suter and David Legwand at 2:14. Penalties - Brandon McMillan, Anaheim (Hi stick - double minor), 1:42; Blake Geoffrion, Nashville (Fighting (maj)), 12:23; Matt Beleskey, Anaheim (Fighting (maj)), 12:23; Corey Perry, Anaheim (Slashing), 12:23; Sheldon Brookbank, Anaheim (Hi stick - double minor), 14:05. |