| Final - 12.28.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | SO | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Wild | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nashville Predators | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
A goaltending duel between two of the best netminders in the NHL this season would need extra time and a shootout, but the Predators would find themselves victorious after the Wild failed to capitalize on their opportunities.
After a series of disappointing games, Pekka Rinne was stellar in Nashville's shootout win over Minnesota.
In the shootout, Minnesota shot themselves in the proverbial foot on two of their three attempts, allowing Nashville to pull out the win in front of Pekka Rinne, who made 34 saves for a fine performance after three subpar outings.
We have an explanation of how concussions are diagnosed in the "quiet room" when a player gets hurt during a game, an update on Sidney Crosby's status, and of course, further reaction to the Shea Weber situation, ahead of tonight's Predators/Wildgame at Bridgestone Arena.
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This season certainly hasn't gone well so far for Boomer, as he's struggled to earn more than a 4th-line role and battled injuries along the way. All eyes will be on Gabriel Bourque as he plays in his first NHL game tonight against Minnesota.
As the Nashville Predators prepare to face the Minnesota Wild tonight at Bridgestone Arena, uncertainty surrounds the team on a number of fronts.
The Predators welcome the Wild to Bridgestone Arena tonight, but uncertainty still looms on the blueline.
Nashville Predators general manager David Poile characterized Shea Weber's concussion as a "tremendous challenge" for his team, and talked about the possibility for acquiring a veteran defenseman or Top 6 forward via trade.
It was fun to watch Ryan Ellis take his NHL bow last night, but Weber is one of the top players in the league, and an even greater burden will be placed upon Ryan Suter's shoulders to carry the Preds until the captain can return.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | OT | 2OT | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nashville | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - No scoring. |
| Second Period |
| - No scoring. Penalties - Nate Prosser, Minnesota (Hooking), 2:55; Jerred Smithson, Nashville (Hooking), 6:41; Colton Gillies, Minnesota (Too many men/ice - bench), 8:15. |
| Third Period |
| - 1, Nashville Goal - Jordin Tootoo (6), from Jonathon Blum and Francis Bouillon at 7:00. 2, Minnesota Goal - Dany Heatley (11), from Nate Prosser and Mikko Koivu at 16:01. Penalties - Jordin Tootoo, Nashville (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 16:30; Jon DiSalvatore, Minnesota (Cross checking), 18:18. |
| Overtime |
| - No scoring. |
| Shootout |
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