| Final - 3.22.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Predators | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Now that the Nashville Predators' coaching staff got their initial test drive with Alexander Radulov out of the way, it's time to practice, perhaps refine some line combinations, and prepare for tomorrow's game with the Winnipeg Jets at Bridgestone Arena.
The eyes of the hockey world were on the Consol Energy Center for the return of Alexander Radulov to the NHL, but it would be countryman Evgeni Malkin and the Penguins who truly put on a show.
With the attention of the hockey world focused on tonight's Predators/Penguins game, Nashville got off to a poor start and never could recover against a Pittsburgh team that looks ready to make a run for the Cup.
Tonight against the Pittsburgh Penguins, in front of a nationwide audience on the NHL Network, Rads showed the hockey world just what he can bring to the Preds.
Time to battle back...
Fresh ice... definitely!
Today is a perfect example of the General Law of Hockey Relativity - while in the normal course of our day-to-day lives the concepts of space and time appear to be constant, when an especially exciting hockey game comes up on the schedule, time actually slows down the closer you get to the opening faceoff.
As hockey fans we can't help but wonder what makes up the best combination of forwards to maximize Alexander Radulov's scoring ability while covering up for any potential defensive issues.
The Predators and the City of Nashville approach a deadline to renegotiate the financial arrangement surrounding the team's operation of Bridgestone Arena.
A game preview of the Penguins vs. Predators matchup
The hottest team in the NHL, which looks even stronger now that Sidney Crosby is back, hosts a Nashville squad which has loaded up as never before to make a run at the Stanley Cup.
From the top of the organization all the way down, it sounds like the Predators are energized to have Alexander Radulov back in the lineup.
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pittsburgh | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| First Period |
|---|
| - 1, Pittsburgh Goal - Evgeni Malkin (44), from James Neal and Kris Letang at 1:23. 2, Pittsburgh Goal - Pascal Dupuis (22), from Kris Letang and Steve Sullivan at 4:06. Penalties - Shea Weber, Nashville (Interference), 19:01; Evgeni Malkin, Pittsburgh (Tripping), 19:26. |
| Second Period |
| - 3, Pittsburgh Goal - Matt Cooke (17), from James Neal at 1:58. 4, Pittsburgh Goal - Chris Kunitz (22), from James Neal and Brooks Orpik at 7:35. 5, Nashville Goal - Alexander Radulov, from Hal Gill and Patric Hornqvist at 12:01. Penalties - Sidney Crosby, Pittsburgh (Hi-sticking), 19:04. |
| Third Period |
| - 6, Pittsburgh Goal - Evgeni Malkin (45), from James Neal and Chris Kunitz at 2:03. |
