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Wild Vs. Predators: Rinne Outduels Harding In Long Twilight Struggle

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.

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Rinne goes back to old equipment, old self in Predators' win (and more from the locker room)

After a series of disappointing games, Pekka Rinne was stellar in Nashville's shootout win over Minnesota.

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Predators 2, Wild 1: Minnesota fumbles away the shootout

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.

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Wednesday afternoon notes: All concussions, all the time

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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Blake Geoffrion assigned to Milwaukee Admirals

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.

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Wednesday's Notes: Is change in the air?

As the Nashville Predators prepare to face the Minnesota Wild tonight at Bridgestone Arena, uncertainty surrounds the team on a number of fronts.

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Wild @ Predators Preview: Nashville pressing on despite trouble on the blueline

The Predators welcome the Wild to Bridgestone Arena tonight, but uncertainty still looms on the blueline.

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David Poile on Shea Weber's concussion: "A tremendous challenge"

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.

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Shea Weber Injury: Concussion announced by Nashville Predators

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.

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Boxscore

Team123OT2OTScore
Minnesota001001
Nashville001012
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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Shots on Goal:  Minnesota 11 + 11 + 9 + 4 = 35. Nashville 10 + 5 + 10 + 0 = 25.
Power Play Conversion:  Minnesota 0-2. Nashville 0-3.
Goaltenders:  Minnesota, Josh Harding 1-25-.960. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 1-35-.971.
Referees:  Marc Joannette, Rob Martell
Linesmen:  Shane Heyer, Darren Gibbs
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