Predators Team Report
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:35:46 PDT)
The Predators continue to find ways to win.
They won their fifth straight Saturday, 1-0 over Columbus in overtime. And while there are things about that performance, such as the lack of effort in the first period, that they don't want to repeat Sunday at St. Louis, they would do well to show the resilience that came through in the second period and especially was the case in the third.
The balanced scoring of the last couple of games was not there, but coach Barry Trotz has seen enough from his lines to believe that all four can contribute. That is important since the Predators don't have one line that dominates their scoring. In this grinding stretch run Trotz sees no reason to wear out three players.
Defensively, the Predators continue to play solidly, but the heart...
Saturday's Three Stars: Wings beat clock again; Rinne blanks Jackets
(Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:12:31 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Henrik Zetterberg, Detroit Red Wings A night after waiting until the very last moment to send their...
Franson's OT goal gives Preds 1-0 win over Jackets
(Sat, 20 Mar 2010 21:03:21 PDT)
This time, the Columbus Blue Jackets have Cody Franson and Pekka Rinne to thank for extending their misery in Music City. Franson scored 1:54 into overtime and Rinne posted his second straight shutout as the Nashville Predators stretched their winning streak to five games with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Saturday night.
Rinne, Predators blank Wild
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:50:37 PDT)
Pekka Rinne and the Nashville Predators made it look easy against the Minnesota Wild. Rinne made 17 saves for his fifth shutout of the season, and Colin Wilson, Jason Arnott, and Patric Hornqvist each had a goal and an assist in the Predators' 5-0 victory over the Wild on Thursday night. Nashville won its fourth straight, ending Minnesota's winning streak at three.
Puck Previews: Orr says Cooke focus 'silly'; Sharks face Canucks
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:08:47 PDT)
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Fantasy: Who to keep, who to drop for the playoffs
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:27:38 PDT)
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Puck Headlines: Wisniewski fallout; NHL sells the Millercle
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:55:39 PDT)
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Puck Headlines: Flyers goalie crisis; Blackhawks too Hollywood?
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:18:38 PDT)
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Predators edge Flyers in shootout
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:30:26 PDT)
Although it took longer than the Predators would have liked, the result was worth the wait. Martin Erat scored the only goal of the shootout to lead the Nashville to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. The Predators have won three straight while the Flyers have lost two in a row.
Puck Previews: Avs look for St. Louis sweep; Malkin day-to-day
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:53:16 PDT)
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Monday's Three Stars: Huselius' four-point night; Homer wins it
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:44:01 PDT)
No. 1 Star: Kristian Huselius, Columbus Blue Jackets Adding misery to the Edmonton Oilers ' 8-23-3 road...
Puck Headlines: Life without Campbell; Devs Christmas sweaters
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:01:43 PDT)
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Campbell may be done after Ovechkin hit (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:52:38 PDT)
HNIC's senior online reporter Tim Wharnsby dishes out the latest news, buzz and inside information from the hockey world, including the status of Blackhawks defenceman Brian Campbell after he was pushed into the boards from behind by Washington's Alex Ovechkin on Sunday.
What We Learned: As pattern persists, what to do with Ovechkin?
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 06:50:36 PDT)
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Hornqvist's late goal leads Predators past Kings
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:46:30 PDT)
While the Los Angeles Kings argued the finer points of interference, the Nashville Predators celebrated a California road trip that might have cleared up their path to the playoffs. Patric Hornqvist scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:31 to play, Pekka Rinne made 18 saves and the Predators extended their mastery over the Kings on Sunday with a 3-2 victory.
Rinne, Predators beat Ducks 1-0
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:46:44 PST)
The Nashville Predators are the NHL's most disciplined team when it comes to staying out of the penalty box. The Anaheim Ducks are one of the most penalized clubs, and that disparity is reflected in the Western Conference standings. Pekka Rinne made 31 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, Shea Weber scored during a 5-on-3 power-play, and the Predators strengthened their hold on a playoff...
Puck Headlines: Avery on scratch; Preds staying through 2012
(Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:51:00 PST)
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Sharks rally to beat Predators 8-5
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:10:35 PST)
After watching his team rally for the third straight game with a six-goal third period, all San Jose coach Todd McLellan wanted to talk about was the listless play the first two periods that put the Sharks in the hole. "We were clearly outworked, outplayed, outhustled for two periods and that's very disappointing," McLellan said.
Thursday's Three Stars: Pavelski owns 3rd, scores amazing goal
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:05:05 PST)
No. 1 Star: Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks The Sharks forward had two goals and two assists in the third period,...
Latendresse loves Wild life (CBC.ca)
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:47:17 PST)
Forward Guillaume Latendresse experienced his first setback as a member of the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Puck Previews: Reebok hands out reward; Preds vs. Sharks
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:36:53 PST)
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Fantasy: Steer clear of Boston; sleeping on Purcell
(Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:28:14 PST)
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Hockey Night's 3 Stars (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:07:14 PST)
CBCSports.ca senior hockey writer Tim Wharnsby picks Monday's top NHL performers:
Stars end Capitals' home win streak at 13 (CBC.ca)
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:30:35 PST)
Loui Eriksson tucked the puck past fallen goalie Semyon Varlamov in Round 5 of the shootout Monday night to lift the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win and halt Washington's home winning streak at 13 games.
NHL general managers still looking for the right way to eliminate head shots
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:22:00 PST)
BOCA RATON, Fla. - As more ugly head shots make news, the NHL's 30 general managers are still wrestling with how to handle the issue.
What We Learned: Why would Olympic fans watch this nonsense?
(Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:48:12 PST)
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Sunday's Three Stars: More Iginla mastery; Sabres win in OT
(Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:00:37 PST)
No. 1 Star: Jarome Iginla, Calgary Flames Fun fact: No NHL player has scored more goals against the Minnesota...
