Day: May 30, 2017

Predators eager to overcome another ‘test’ in Game 2 vs. PenguinsPredators eager to overcome another ‘test’ in Game 2 vs. Penguins

Nashville Predators’ Colton Sissons, left rear, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguinsduring the third period in Game 1 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals, Monday, May 29, 2017, in Pittsburgh. PITTSBURGH – There’s no need for the Nashville Predators to be concerned about losing Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final despite thoroughly dominating the Pittsburgh Penguins in all areas but the scoreboard. The Predators have yet to drop back-to-back games these playoffs, and after their four previous defeats they’ve bounced back with strong performances and most importantly, victories.

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Preds still unconvinced Forsberg was offsidePreds still unconvinced Forsberg was offside

Less than 24 hours after P.K. Subban‘s series-opening marker was wiped out due to a successful offside challenge, Subban and the Preds met with the assembled media. The goal was wiped out after Pens head coach Mike Sullivan successfully challenged that Filip Forsberg was offside prior to Subban scoring. Forsberg said that, at the time of the play, he didn’t even think of the possibility of being offside and, upon seeing the replay, remained unconvinced he was.

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