Nashville Predators Edge Out Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena
In a closely contested match at Bridgestone Arena, the Nashville Predators emerged victorious over the Calgary Flames with a final score of 2-1. The Predators' season record now stands at an impressive 2-0, while the Flames fall to 1-1. The game was marked by staunch defense and effective goalkeeping from both sides.
The Nashville Predators took control early in the game, scoring two goals in the first period. These goals proved to be crucial as they managed to hold off the Flames for the remainder of the match. The team's shooting accuracy was notable, with a shooting percentage of seven percent compared to their opponents' three percent. Additionally, their performance in faceoffs was dominant; they won 38 out of 63 faceoffs, translating into a sixty percent win rate.
Defensively, Nashville's goaltender played an outstanding role by saving thirty-eight shots out of thirty-nine attempts for an impressive save percentage of ninety-seven percent. This defensive solidity limited Calgary to just one goal throughout the game despite their thirty-nine shots on target.
The Predators also showed discipline and resilience by successfully killing all penalties against them. They faced three powerplay opportunities but did not concede any goals during these times and maintained a perfect penalty kill rate.
On offense, while Nashville did not capitalize on their own powerplay chances – failing to score on any of their three opportunities – they demonstrated strong even-strength play by scoring both goals during five-on-five situations.
Conversely, Calgary struggled in faceoffs throughout the game with only twenty-five wins from sixty-three attempts resulting in a forty percent success rate. Their lone goal came during even-strength play as well but it wasn't enough to overcome Nashville's lead.
As fans look ahead after this hard-fought victory for Nashville Predators, attention turns towards their next challenge which will take place at Bridgestone Arena against Columbus Blue Jackets on January 18th at 7:00 PM Central Time. Fans can catch this upcoming matchup live on ESPN+ via internet streaming or tune into BSSO channel 646-1 for home broadcast coverage or BSOH channel 660 for away broadcast coverage.