In a remarkable display of skill and consistency, Filip Forsberg led the Nashville Predators to a victory over the Buffalo Sabres with a final score of 4-2. Forsberg's performance was highlighted by his 10th career hat trick, contributing significantly to the Predators' win. This game also marked Forsberg's 31st goal of the season, his 5th three-point game this season, and his first hat trick since New Year's Eve in 2022. The Predators capitalized on their power-play opportunities, scoring two PPGs, and led in shots on goal (SOG) throughout the game, ending with a 28-25 advantage. Additionally, the victory extends the Predators' point streak to 10 games (9-0-1), a feat not achieved since the 17-18 season and following Cody Glass's hat trick on March 2. The team's success in this game was further underscored by their control over the game's pace, leading in shot attempts (60% of the SA), high-danger chances (66.7% of the HD chances), expected goals (63.9%), with Forsberg contributing 8 SOG and 12 attempts. Andrew Brunette praised Forsberg's combination of power and skill, reflecting on his outstanding performance. The Predators' recent form, including this win, places them in a strong position as they approach the trade deadline.
Forsberg has hat trick, Predators defeat Sabres to push point streak to 10 ⤵️ https://t.co/qBITJQvje7
Forsberg’s hat trick helps #Preds extend point streak to 10 games https://t.co/WCptt29lGH
The @PredsNHL are hot and so is Filip Forsberg, who notched the club's second hat trick in three games (also Cody Glass on March 2) to help them push their point streak to 10 games (9-0-1). #NHLStats: https://t.co/jO88hPtoFV https://t.co/q406yDlRiG
The final wrap from Nashville: #Sabres are off key in the Music City, await deadline results. https://t.co/1eO9gVee9O
Andrew Brunette said Filip Forsberg had a “deadly combination” of power and skill tonight. Here’s more from Forsberg’s outstanding performance on a busy day for the Preds. https://t.co/k1OpIxYHcR
At 5 on 5, #Preds had 60% of the SA, 66.7% of the HD chances and 63.9% of the expected goals tonight against #Sabres. BUF finished with a 28-25 advantage in shots on goal but did it feel like it? No. Forsberg with 8 SOG, 12 attempts and the hat trick.
Tonight’s #Preds win marks the 8th time Nashville has put a up a 10-game point streak in team history. First of such a streak since the 17-18 season.
FINAL: #Preds 4, Sabres 2 Forsberg’s 10th career hatty led the way for Nashville tonight, his 5th three-point game this season too. Trade deadline coming up at 2 p.m. tomorrow.
Hats off to Forsberg 🎩🎩🎩 https://t.co/SJzQsOvdPj
Filip Forsberg now has 10 career hat tricks & 9 in the regular season. That was his first one since New years Eve in Las Vegas in 2022. #Preds
Forsberg hatty. #Preds take a 4-1 lead with 13:17 to play.
Another one for Filip Forsberg ✌️ https://t.co/2r7mvGyPCw
Gus Nyquist continues to be a deadly playmaker. He finds Forsberg all alone in the bottom of the left circle from the right corner. #Preds take a 3-1 lead.
Forsberg with a dipsy-do at the edge of the crease around Comrie and a nifty backhand. Second of the night and a 3-1 #Preds lead over #Sabres with 18:11 left.
END 2: #Preds 2, Sabres 1 No goals for Nashville in the 2nd period for the first time in 13 games. Shots are now 20-16 in favor of the Preds.
End-2nd: #Sabres trail #Preds 2-1 in what I would pretty much rate as a snoozer. Shots are 20-16 for Nashville.
END 1: #Preds 2, Sabres 1 Nashville taking advantage early of a team that got in really late last night. Two PPGs so far for the Preds & leading SOG 11-9.
End-1st: #Preds lead #Sabres 2-1. Shots 11-9 for Nashville.
Forsberg, 1-0 #Preds take the lead on his 31st goal of the season.