In a highly anticipated NHL matchup, the Nashville Predators extended their impressive run by defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 in Winnipeg. The Predators, showcasing their aggressive and fast-paced gameplay, dominated the Jets from the start, leading 2-0 after the first period. Gustav Nyquist, with a team-high 17 points in 14 games, played a pivotal role in Nashville's victory, contributing significantly with a goal early in the game and participating in creating scoring opportunities, including a notable stretch pass to Filip Forsberg for the third goal 1:29 into the third period. Jason Zucker's goal shortly after increased the lead to 4-0. The Jets attempted a comeback late in the game, with Mason Appleton scoring a power play goal to make it 4-2, but it was not enough to overturn the Predators' lead. The win adds to Nashville's remarkable 10-0-2 run, further solidifying their position as a formidable team in the league.
Impressive win for Predators tonight in Winnipeg.
Mason Appleton makes it 4-2 with 10 seconds left in the third period. It's a power play goal. Colin Miller gets his first point as a Winnipeg Jet, shooting for the rebound and getting an assist.
Nikolaj Ehlers is hooked by Gustav Nyquist and #NHLJets are back on the power play with 1:52 to go. 6-on-4 situation coming up here.
Winnipeg wanted an early goalie pull, down by three. It took almost two minutes and four zone entry attempts for the Jets to get control of the puck in Nashville's zone. The moment they do, Dylan DeMelo wires one off the bar. That's gotta hurt.
#NHLJets D Dylan DeMelo rips a clapper off the crossbar with 2:23 to go in the third period.
#NHLJets now have 12 forwards with 10 goals or more, setting a new record in the 2.0 era.
That's how you execute a drop pass. 👏 📺: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 https://t.co/ff1VfIjYd3
This time it's Josh Morrissey who misplays a chipped puck, leading to a dangerous Predators chance. Kiefer Sherwood crashes into Connor Hellebuyck and gets called for goaltender interference.
The Nashville Predators, who are 8-0-2 in their last 10, are now up 4-0 on the Jets *in Winnipeg* early in the third. 🚀
Colton Sissons with initial shot, Connor Hellebuyck made the pad save by Jason Zucker won the race to the rebound. #NHLJets reeling here, being outshot and outplayed by a #Preds team that entered the contest on a 10-0-2 run.
4-0 Predators, just 20 seconds after it was 3-0 Predators. This time it's Jason Zucker left all alone in front of Hellebuyck for a rebound goal.
What a play by Gus Nyquist. My goodness. The #Preds are taking it to the Jets tonight.
3-0 1:29 into the third period. It's Filip Forsberg and it's a gimme: Brenden Dillon misplayed a chipped puck and Gustav Nyquist made a great pass to Forsberg for an open net look.
Forsberg. 3-0. Dillon whiffed on a batted puck. Nyquist with a slick drop pass to Forsberg who makes no mistake.
Nashville outshooting Winnipeg 29-17 and outscoring the Jets 2-0 after 40 minutes of play. It's been a good long while since a Jets scoring chance came with a glimmer of "that might go in." Mason Appleton's wraparound might have been it, as far as the second period went.
Good burst of speed there by #NHLJets F Mason Appleton and Juuse Saros pushes across from post to post and kicks out the right skate to prevent the goal from being scored on the wraparound with just over six minutes to go in 2nd period.
Connor Hellebuyck takes away a Filip Forsberg power play chance from the bottom of the circle. Still 2-0 Nashville.
#NHLJets D Dylan DeMelo is called for tripping Colton Sissons. 8:25 to go in 2nd period.
Winnipeg overpassed, underpassed, and missed passes in the first period. Credit to Nashville for their aggressive pressure all over the ice. The Jets still got a handful of quality chances, though. There's a lot of game left and offence to be had.
2-0 Predators after 20 minutes. This is the first period of the Tyler Toffoli and Colin Miller era where the Jets have not scored. It is also the first period of the Toffoli/Miller era wherein the Jets have given up a goal. What can we even believe in anymore. /sarcasm font
#NHLJets trailed 2-0 after the first. Preds are the real deal. Great forecheck. Five back on D. They created a few odd-man rushes that caught a sleepy-looking Jets team out. Shots 11-10 WPG.
After 1 period the #Preds lead 2-0. This is the 5th time Winnipeg has NOT scored in the 1st all season while allowing 2 or more goals. Impressive effort by Nashville to put their stamp on the Jets right out of the gates. #NHLStats
Dylan Samberg misfires a pass in the o-zone, leading to some d-zone time. Nikolaj Ehlers throws a pass from wall to wall, barely past the outstretched stick of a Predators forechecker. Down 2-0, the Jets are playing with fire.
Excellent defensive effort there by Filip Forsberg on the backcheck, preventing the backdoor tap-in for Mason Appleton after Neal Pionk tried to set him up off the rush.
Another great feed from Josi, another Preds goal. 2-0 Nashville over Winnipeg
Gustav Nyquist had his second goal of the night on a platter on a cross-crease pass from Roman Josi but I think Connor Hellebuyck just barely deflected the pass beyond his stick.
Nashville's pressure game is intense. The Predators are fast, aggressive, and go after the Jets' D and their outlets with fervor
Gustav Nyquist makes no mistake off of a gorgeous stretch pass from Roman Josi. 🤩 📺: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ ➡️ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 https://t.co/GzoOIIIuOm
This pass by Josi is absurd. https://t.co/MJMgBxBUVS
Incredible stretch pass by Roman Josi up to Gustav Nyquist, who sells pass, then shoots and scores on Hellebuyck. This is Andrew Brunette's system at work. Last year, Josi is carrying this out of the zone. https://t.co/xxO0ykrkjP
Gustav Nyquist and the Preds strike first. 🎯 https://t.co/l63nJjAAvU
BTW Gustav Nyquist has a team-high 17 points in 14 games now. Just an absolute tear for him this season. #Preds
What a pass by Roman Josi 🥵 Gus buries it right after the PK and the #Preds are up 1-0 early
1-0 Nashville on the shift following Winnipeg's power play. Gustav Nyquist sneaks down the wing for a stretch pass and snipes it.
Potential playoff preview in the Prairies tonight as the Nashville Predators take their hot streak into Winnipeg to face the Jets, who have their eye on the Central division title. Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey at 7:30pmET/6:30pmCT on @Sportsnet https://t.co/mqEe4iSj8Y
What. A. Pass. 😳 (🎥: @NHL) https://t.co/vZZXZdqZZY