Dallas dominates the game against the Nashville Predators with an early lead and strong offensive performance. The Stars quickly take a 6-1 lead with goals from Duchene, Smith, Heiskanen, and Seguin. Nashville struggles to generate shots on goal, trailing 5-0 after the first period. Luke Schenn scores the only goal for the Predators as they suffer a 5-2 defeat in St. Louis.
FINAL: #Preds 5, Blues 2 Nashville gets a big win in St. Louis to kickstart a 5-game road trip. Stay tuned for coverage over on @1025TheGame
And it's 4-1, Luke Schenn's shot from the point tipped in front. #stlblues #preds
Luke Schenn, 4-1 #Preds
END 2: #Preds 2, Blues 1 Nashville has the lead after 40 minutes of play. Saros with a big penalty shot save as the Predators escape their penalty woes.
END 1: #Preds 1, Blues 1 Nashville came out with pressure early but was snakebitten by penalties late in the period. Blues lead all scoring chances 11-9.
Seguin with power play rebound goal. 6-1 Dallas in Nashville.
Seguin buries a PPG after Lankinen can't hold the save. Dallas leads 6-1 with 9:09 to play in the 2nd. #Preds
Heiskanen x2, 5-0 Dallas continues to pour it on the #Preds
Kevin Lankinen leads the #Preds out for the 2nd period.
END 1: Stars 4, #Preds 0 This is the 3rd time this season (all at home) Nashville has trailed by four to start a game this season. Stars outshooting Preds 18-1.
It took the #Preds 13:49 before they registered their first shot of the game & oh yeah they're down 2-0. Lots of cheers from the crowd as Luke Schenn fired one on net.
Seven minutes remaining in the first period, and the #Preds have exactly zero shots on goal. Dallas has a 3-0 lead and 14 SOG
Craig Smith, 3-0 Dallas 7:29 to play in the 1st. NO shots from the #Preds
#Preds are down 2-0 and are being out-shot 9-0.
More strong play in neutral zone and this time Duchene scores. It is 2-0 Dallas in Nashville.
Luke Schenn with a pass up the middle & Sam Steel intercepts it & Dallas is up 1-0 just 35 seconds into this one. #Preds