PREMIUM
Rogers' 10* Game 2 Total DOMINATION >> Won 8 Straight Days! PERFECT 7-0 Fri/Sat!
(NHL) Nashville vs. Anaheim,
Total: 5.00 | -116.00 Over
Result: Loss
Total: 5.00 | -116.00 Over
Result: Loss
The set-up: The Anaheim Ducks lost their first two games at home to the Oilers but were able to rebound in the second round, taking that series in seven games. However, Anaheim can ill-afford to fall into an 0-2 'hole' here vs. Nashville, as the eighth-seeded Predators are not only 9-2 this postseason but that includes a perfect 5-0 record on home ice. If Anaheim loses tonight, this could be a short series. The Predators stole home ice from Anaheim by eking out a 3-2 overtime victory in Game 1, winning their third consecutive series opener on the road. The loss drops the Ducks to just 4-3 on home ice this postseason.
Nashville: The Predators dominated the play in Game 1, out-shooting the Ducks 46-29. "You get some momentum right away, for sure," said Nashville defenseman Mattias Ekholm, who collected a pair of assists. "But we know we haven't done nothing yet. We have to stay on for Game 2, and we know now we'll have that home-ice advantage again. We're really comfortable on home ice and on the road, and it's a good feeling to get the first one." The Predators have scored 31 goals in winning nine of 11 games, while allowing only 16.
Anaheim: John Gibson was in net for the opening two games against Nashville last year, both 3-2 setbacks, and never saw the ice again in the series. However, no one is blaming Gibson for Friday's loss, as he made 43 saves! "Our goaltender should get full credit for keeping us in the game," head coach Randy Carlyle said of Gibson, who was victimized by a deflected shot on the game-winning tally.
The pick: This is a "must win" for the Ducks, as if they head to Nashville down 0-2....Nashville is 5-0 at Bridgestone Arena this postseason thanks in large part to Pekka Rinne, who's turned aside 141 of 147 shots for a .959 save percentage. The problem is, the Ducks have managed just five goals over their last three games plus they are mired in a six-game power-play drought, failing on all 20 chances. As for Nashville's Rinne, he' s allowed just 1,41 GPG with a save percentage of .950 in 11 playoff games. The Under has to be the 10* play.
Nashville: The Predators dominated the play in Game 1, out-shooting the Ducks 46-29. "You get some momentum right away, for sure," said Nashville defenseman Mattias Ekholm, who collected a pair of assists. "But we know we haven't done nothing yet. We have to stay on for Game 2, and we know now we'll have that home-ice advantage again. We're really comfortable on home ice and on the road, and it's a good feeling to get the first one." The Predators have scored 31 goals in winning nine of 11 games, while allowing only 16.
Anaheim: John Gibson was in net for the opening two games against Nashville last year, both 3-2 setbacks, and never saw the ice again in the series. However, no one is blaming Gibson for Friday's loss, as he made 43 saves! "Our goaltender should get full credit for keeping us in the game," head coach Randy Carlyle said of Gibson, who was victimized by a deflected shot on the game-winning tally.
The pick: This is a "must win" for the Ducks, as if they head to Nashville down 0-2....Nashville is 5-0 at Bridgestone Arena this postseason thanks in large part to Pekka Rinne, who's turned aside 141 of 147 shots for a .959 save percentage. The problem is, the Ducks have managed just five goals over their last three games plus they are mired in a six-game power-play drought, failing on all 20 chances. As for Nashville's Rinne, he' s allowed just 1,41 GPG with a save percentage of .950 in 11 playoff games. The Under has to be the 10* play.
