Jonathan Bernier has allowed at least three goals in each of his three games of the series. Video: Forsberg, Ellis talk Preds improvements for Game 4Series Notables:With an assist on Ryan Johansen's goal in Game 3, Filip Forsberg became Nashville's all-time leader in playoff points with 29 (17g-12a). Forsberg passed David Legwand (13g-15a) and Shea Weber (13g-15a) on the franchise's all-time playoff points list. Including the final game of the regular season on April 7 versus Columbus, Watson has scored in four-straight games for the first time in his career. Watson is one goal from matching his career playoff high of four, which he set in 22 games last postseason. The Preds are 5-1 all-time in a series when up 2-1 after Game 3, most recently in the 2017 Western Conference Final against Anaheim.
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"You have to stay even keeled with everything you do, " defenseman Mattias Ekholm said. "One night, you're going to feel not so well and the next night you're going to feel great, so it's just trying to keep more nights on the great side. For right now, just keep it even and we know we have a great chance [tonight]. "Video: NSH Recap: Johansen, Sissons and Watson score in loss Last Time Out:Ryan Johansen, Colton Sissons and Austin Watson all tallied for Nashville in Game 3. Watson has tallied in each of the three contests in the playoffs thus far and is tied with Sissons and Johansen for the team scoring lead with four points apiece.
"[Read More: Preds Projected Lineup at Avalanche][Read More: Preds Need to Build on Second Half of Game 3]The Predators hit the ice for a 35-minute practice on Tuesday with plenty of positivity to go along with the session. After the fact, players spoke of the necessary mentality in the postseason - never too high after a win and never too low after a loss. Tonight now provides an opportunity to go up 3-1 in the series against the Avalanche, a chance the Preds plan on seizing.
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Still, the Predators know they must have a better start in Game 4, and they're confident they'll be able to do so. "The confidence in this locker room, we always try to play for each other and I think it's accountability, " goaltender Pekka Rinne said. "We can talk all day long, but we have to come out [tonight] and be ready… I have no doubt in my head we're going to have a strong game [tonight].
He celebrated by passing around credit for the accomplishment. Josi had a goal and an assist, and the Predators handed Chicago its eighth straight loss with a 4-2 victory over the Blackhawks. Thomas JAY COHEN, AP Sports Writer Bergeron helps Bruins beat Panthers 7-3 for 17th home win BOSTON (AP) — Patrice Bergeron scored twice in the third period after Boston almost blew a 4-0 lead on Monday night and the Bruins beat the Florida Panthers 7-3 for their 17th home win in 19 tries. Brandon Carlo and Connor Clifton had a goal and an assist, and David The Associated Press Dec 20 Schenn scores in OT, Blues send Preds to 3rd straight loss ST. LOUIS (AP) — Brayden Schenn had an eventful overtime period. The St. Louis center scored at 2:23 of the extra session to lead the Blues to a 1-0 win over the Nashville Predators on Monday night in a battle of Central Division rivals.
Jordan Binnington made 25 saves in STEVE OVERBEY, Associated Press Dec 13 Batherson's goal, assist put Senators over Predators 3-2 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Drake Batherson scored a goal and assisted on another to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Claude Giroux and Alex DeBrincat also scored, Shane Pinto had a pair of assists and Cam Talbot made 27 saves for the JIM DIAMOND, Associated Press Dec 10 Point scores 2 goals, Lightning beat Predators 5-2 TAMPA, Fla.
Johansen, Sissons and Filip Forsberg have each scored twice in the series, and all but four Predators skaters who have played in the series have at least one point. The Opposition:Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in Game 3 and leads the Avalanche with three goals and five points in the series. Gabriel Landeskog also has five points to his name, and he, Blake Comeau and Gabriel Bourque have two goals each.
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Preds at Avalanche, Game 4: How to Watch, Live StreamAfter suffering a 5-3 loss in Game 3, the Nashville Predators will look to bounce back tonight against the Colorado Avalanche in Game 4 with a chance to take a 3-1 series lead. Three goals from the Avalanche in the opening period of Game 3 put the Preds in a hole, but they were encouraged by their play in the final 30 or so minutes of regulation that saw them score three goals of their own.
Nashville Predators NHL - Bally SportsDec 22 Roman Josi becomes Nashville Predators' all-time points leader The franchise legend discusses his latest career milestone. Watch now Roman Josi becomes Nashville Predators' all-time points leader Roman Josi scores as Predators beat skidding Blackhawks 4-2 Dec 22 Predators postgame recap Predators Live Postgame Upcoming on Bally SportsSee all Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators Dec 24 - 12:30 AM Dec 24 - 3:30 AM (Re-Air) Colorado Avalanche at Nashville Predators Dec 24 - 4:00 AM (Re-Air) Predators Live Postgame Dec 24 - 6:30 AM NewsSee all CHICAGO (AP) — Roman Josi moved to the top of Nashville's career points list on Wednesday night.
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