The Predators didn't take advantage of their opportunities while Elias Pettersson did, and the Predators dropped their second game to the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 5-2.
The Predators didn't take advantage of their opportunities while Elias Pettersson did, and the Predators dropped their second game to the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 5-2.
The Nashville Predators hoped to play a better game and earn a different outcome last night as they faced the Vancouver Canucks for the second time in seven days. While the Predators did play better in last night's game, the outcome was another loss for Nashville who moves to 4-5 on the season.
Colton Sissons and Dante Fabbro scored two quick goals in the first period, but the Predators weren't able to capitalize on power play opportunities or momentum swings in their favor during the game.
The big story of the game was Elias Pettersson's hat trick, and while Pettersson and goaltender Thatcher Demko both had good games again, Nashville suffered some key self inflicted wounds that cost them momentum and perhaps ultimately the game.
The Predators must make quick adjustments as they prepare to take on the Seattle Kraken tomorrow night at Climate Pledge Arena.
