Nashville Predators' Roman Josi Lights the Lamp Twice in Overtime Battle with Tampa Bay Lightning

The Nashville Predators faced off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in a closely contested match that ended 3-2 in favor of the visitors. The game, held at Bridgestone Arena, saw the Predators' record move to 7-12-5, while the Lightning improved to 12-8-2.

Game Highlights

The match was a showcase of resilience and strategy from both teams. The Nashville Predators opened the scoring in the first period, setting an early pace for the game. However, it was Roman Josi who stood out for the home team by netting both goals for Nashville, demonstrating his critical role on ice with a shooting percentage of 50 percent from four shots. His performance not only highlighted his offensive capabilities but also underscored his importance to the team's overall play.

On defense and between the pipes, Juuse Saros made an impressive showing with 25 saves on 28 shots against him, maintaining a save percentage of 100 percent throughout regulation and overtime. Despite this strong defensive effort from Saros and contributions across the board - including hits led by Cole Smith with eight and penalty minutes managed across several players - it wasn't enough to secure victory over a determined Tampa Bay side.

The Lightning responded robustly after falling behind early on. They managed to tie up by netting two goals in the second period before clinching victory through an overtime goal. Their powerplay unit found success once during their four opportunities which proved crucial in their comeback efforts.

Looking Ahead

As fans reflect on this intense matchup that showcased individual brilliance from players like Roman Josi and collective resilience from both teams, attention now turns towards future games. The Nashville Predators are set to face off against Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center on November 30th at 8:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all action live as it will be broadcasted nationally on ESPN+ and locally through various networks including FDSN, FDSWIX, FDSSO ensuring no one misses out on what promises to be another exciting game.

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