NHL News:
Its the right thing for the game, but its going to hurt. Per a statement from the NHL:
NEW YORK (Jan. 18, 2019) – Nashville Predators forward Ryan Johansen has been suspended for two games, without pay, for high-sticking Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele during NHL Game No. 730 in Nashville on Thursday, Jan. 17, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced today.
The incident occurred at 16:28 of the first period. Johansen was assessed a minor penalty for high-sti...
This week’s discussion includes goalies, onions, and tiny gold scoring threats. Fun-Sized Forwards
On Tuesday, the toothless Viktor Arvidsson notched a hat trick against the Washington Capitals. Rocco Grimaldi added a ridiculous backhand goal in the third period of the contest. Nashville has known about Arvidsson’s skill for a long time, but the addition of a speedy, skilled, slick winger like Grimaldi just adds to the conversation about size vs. skill.
No, Grimaldi is not scoring every ...
I was going to be positive, but it’s broken.
Nashville Predators News
Winnipeg Jets 5, Nashville Predators 1: Not the Greatest Night - On the ForecheckAnother Thursday night game...another let down. Bobby Misey has the recap of last nights game. If you DVRd and plan to watch it--dont. Just delete it and pretend it was an off night (because the Preds were definitely off).
CORRECTION: This whole column. https://t.co/KZcvZCEiYR— Joe Rexrode (@joerexrode) January 18, 2019
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Predators outplayed, outworked by Winnipeg. Some nights are bad, and some are worse.
After 60 minutes of hockey in Nashville, the Winnipeg Jets have defeated the Predators by a score of 5-1.
On a night where not many Predators came to the rink ready to play, the Jets jumped on the Predators early, scoring two quick goals. The second would be called back due to being offside, but the lead never left Winnipeg’s hands.
The Predators’ power play was another sore spot, going 0-4 with the man ad...
Preds-Jets games are always really fun for everyone with no stake in the outcome. Here’s hoping for good things for the Preds and their fans tonight....
More line brawls tonight The Preds square off against the Jets tonight at The Bridge. You can guarantee it’s going to be pretty chaotic at 5th and Broad.
Nashville Predators
After a wild evening against the Capitals, the Predators face a much more formidable opponent in the Jets tonight. The Preds trail the Jets by just a few points in the standings. Juuse Saros has put up some incredible starts when he’s had the opportunity. He’s riding a solid .966 Sv% in his last 6 contests. If I’m Coa...