Historically, the Nashville Predators have faltered in the second game of playoff series. Sunday night against Phoenix was no exception.
Archive | April, 2012
Early Power Play Struggles Doom Predators in Round 2 Opener
Nashville managed just 5 shots in their first 4 power play opportunities in the opening loss to Phoenix in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Shea Weber Named Norris Finalist For Second Straight Year
Nashville’s captain has been named a finalist for the league’s top defenseman award for the second consecutive season.
Milwaukee Eliminated in First Round Sweep
After dropping three straight in a best-of-five to the Abbotsford Heat, the Milwaukee Admirals have seen their season come to a close. Official release after the jump.
Rinne Named Vezina Finalist For Second Consecutive Year
Leading the lead in wins while posting a 2.39 GAA and a .923 save percentage, Pekka Rinne is almost a no-brainer for his second-consecutive trip to Las Vegas. NHL release after the jump.
David Poile Named GM of the Year Finalist
For the third year in a row, Nashville’s General Manager has been named a finalist for the NHL’s General Manager of the Year.
Milwaukee On the Brink of Elimination
The Admirals are just one loss from being eliminated by the Heat in the best-of-five Western Conference Quarterfinals. Official game release after the jump.
Klein: Preds Finally Slay the Dragon in Series Win
Defenseman Kevin Klein emerged as the surprise star in Nashville’s 5-game elimination of Detroit in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
David and Goliath: Legwand Has Datsyuk’s Number in D-Zone
Since the end of the NHL lockout, David Legwand has defeated Pavel Datsyuk in the majority of faceoffs in Nashville’s defensive zone.
Gaustad Dominating Lower Line Detroit Centers
Nashville’s Paul Gaustad has won nearly 75 percent of his faceoffs in the Western Conference Quarterfinals against Red Wings who are not Pavel Datsyuk.
Klein Smythe: Nashville Defenseman Making A Habit of Scoring Playoff Goals
Kevin Klein unleashed his sniper talents again with the game-winning tally in Nashville’s 3-1 win over the Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena in Game 4.
Milwaukee Earns Playoff Spot in Regular Season Finale
The Admirals down Charlotte 6-1 and will take on the Abbotsford Heat in the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. Official game release after the jump.
Preds Take Series Lead With First Playoff Win at “The Joe”
Nashville reclaims home ice in the Western Conference Quarterfinals with a 3-2 win at Detroit.
Milwaukee Wins in Overtime, Can Clinch Berth Sunday
A 2-1 win at Chicago means the Admirals need just 1 point to earn a playoff berth. Official game release after the jump.
Hornqvist: Playoff Power Play Lacks “Puck Luck”
Nashville has gone 0-12 on the power play so far in the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Will Nashville Lose Weber For Game 2?
Weber’s hit on Detroit’s Henrik Zetterberg as time expired merited a meaningless minor penalty. Will the NHL add supplemental discipline?
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