Predators 2, Flames 0: Back on Track
The Nashville Predators got back on track this afternoon with a 2-0 win over the Calgary Flames.
| Final - 10.22.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Calgary Flames | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stories
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Predators face Flames
Mattias Ekholm cut by Nashville Predators, heads to Sweden
The Nashville Predators have dropped defenseman Mattias Ekholm from their NHL roster this morning, just days after head coach Barry Trotz characterized his play as "horrible, absolutely horrible" against Vancouver.
Predators @ Flames Preview: Baptism Of Fire
Calgary represents an interesting test for the Preds, because unlike Edmonton and Vancouver, the two previous opponents on this road trip, the Flames are expected to be in the thick of what should be a wide-open chase for the final few playoff spots in the Western Conference this spring.
Shea Weber fined, not suspended for boarding Jannik Hansen
Shea Weber avoided his first career NHL suspension for boarding Vancouver's Jannik Hansen in the third period last night.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Calgary | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - No scoring. Penalties - Brian McGrattan, Nashville (Tripping), 2:19; Tom Kostopoulos, Calgary (Roughing), 14:30. |
| Second Period |
| - 1, Nashville Goal - Niclas Bergfors, from Jack Hillen and Brian McGrattan at 2:34. Penalties - David Legwand, Nashville (Tripping), 3:28; Cory Sarich, Calgary (Interference on goalkeeper), 16:34; Jordin Tootoo, Nashville (Tripping), 19:29. |
| Third Period |
| - 2, Nashville Goal - Sergei Kostitsyn (2), from Craig Smith and Matt Halischuk at 14:36. Penalties - Craig Smith, Nashville (Hooking), 10:07; Jarome Iginla, Calgary (Tripping), 11:17. |
Shots on Goal:
Nashville 3 + 9 + 2 = 14.
Calgary 8 + 11 + 14 = 33.
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 0-3. Calgary 0-4.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 0-33-1.000. Calgary, Miikka Kiprusoff 2-14-.857.
Referees: Tom Kowal, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Mark Shewchyk, Thor Nelson
Power Play Conversion: Nashville 0-3. Calgary 0-4.
Goaltenders: Nashville, Pekka Rinne 0-33-1.000. Calgary, Miikka Kiprusoff 2-14-.857.
Referees: Tom Kowal, Don VanMassenhoven
Linesmen: Mark Shewchyk, Thor Nelson
