Friday's notes: Willy Daunic to launch new drive-time show on 102.5 The Game
Today's Predators news kicks off with more recent developments on the Nashville sports radio scene.
| Final - 10.27.2011 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Nashville Predators | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
Stories
Predators 5, Lightning 3: Finally, Frosties
Tonight was one of those nights that can help boost a team's confidence, as nine Nashville Predators made the score sheet, three Preds scored their first goal of the season, and the team blew open the game during the second period.
Sergei Kostitsyn injured in 2nd period, reportedly held out of 3rd as a precaution
The party atmosphere tonight at Bridgestone Arena was in the second period, as Nashville Predators winger Sergei Kostitsyn left the game with an apparent leg injury.
Predators vs. Lightning Game Day Preview: Weather The Storm
Can the Predators close ranks in their trademark fashion and eke out their first win at Bridgestone Arena this season?
Thursday's notes: Why you should give the ref a standing ovation tonight
Dive into your hockey notes this morning, which lead off with an inspirational tale by a member of that often overlooked, yet critical portion of the hockey business, the referees.
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Boxscore
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Nashville | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Nashville Goal - Sergei Kostitsyn (3), from Craig Smith and Mike Fisher at 6:25. 2, Nashville Goal - Mike Fisher, from Sergei Kostitsyn and Craig Smith at 14:05. 3, Tampa Bay Goal - Steven Stamkos (5), from Teddy Purcell and Ryan Malone at 16:36. 4, Tampa Bay Power-Play Goal - Teddy Purcell (3), from Brett Connolly and Marc-Andre Bergeron at 19:33. Penalties - Jordin Tootoo, Nashville (Charging), 17:53. |
| Second Period |
| - 5, Nashville Goal - Patric Hornqvist, from Matt Halischuk and Blake Geoffrion at 7:43. 6, Nashville Goal - Nick Spaling, from Jack Hillen and Jonathon Blum at 11:20. 7, Nashville Goal - Mike Fisher (2), from Nick Spaling at 12:10. Penalties - Pavel Kubina, Tampa Bay (Tripping), :47; Jack Hillen, Nashville (Roughing), 12:47; Blair Jones, Tampa Bay (Roughing), 12:47. |
| Third Period |
| - 8, Tampa Bay Goal - Steven Stamkos (6), from Marc-Andre Bergeron and Martin St. Louis at 17:03. Penalties - Brett Clark, Tampa Bay (Interference), 6:22; Steve Downie, Tampa Bay (Roughing), 10:04; Patric Hornqvist, Nashville (Tripping), 18:34. |
Shots on Goal:
Tampa Bay 14 + 12 + 6 = 32.
Nashville 9 + 9 + 9 = 27.
Power Play Conversion: Tampa Bay 1-2. Nashville 0-3.
Goaltenders: Tampa Bay, Mathieu Garon 5-17-.706; Dwayne Roloson 0-10-1.000. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 3-32-.906.
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Mike Hasenfratz
Linesmen: Mark Wheler, Brian Murphy
Power Play Conversion: Tampa Bay 1-2. Nashville 0-3.
Goaltenders: Tampa Bay, Mathieu Garon 5-17-.706; Dwayne Roloson 0-10-1.000. Nashville, Pekka Rinne 3-32-.906.
Referees: Kelly Sutherland, Mike Hasenfratz
Linesmen: Mark Wheler, Brian Murphy
