Nashville Predators' Third Period Blitz Overwhelms Ottawa Senators at Bridgestone Arena

The Nashville Predators emerged victorious against the Ottawa Senators with a 5-3 win, improving their record to 24-22-4. The Senators, now standing at 23-20-7, were unable to maintain their momentum despite an early lead.

First Period

The game started with the Ottawa Senators taking charge in the first period. They managed to score twice, putting pressure on the home team. The Predators struggled initially and failed to find the back of the net during this period.

Second Period

In the second period, both teams found opportunities but it was Nashville that began closing in on their opponents. Steven Stamkos led by example for the Preds with his relentless pursuit of goals. His efforts paid off as he scored one goal, reducing Ottawa's lead and setting up a thrilling final period.

Third Period

The third period saw a remarkable turnaround for Nashville as they unleashed an offensive blitz against Ottawa. Luke Evangelista played a pivotal role by assisting two crucial goals that shifted momentum in favor of Nashville. Jonathan Marchessault also contributed significantly by scoring once during this decisive stretch.

Ottawa's defense faltered under pressure from Nashville's aggressive playstyle and allowed four goals in this final segment of play. Despite Juuse Saros facing 26 shots throughout the game, his solid goaltending kept further damage at bay for Nashville.

As part of our post-game report on Nashville Predators' performance, it's clear that their ability to capitalize on powerplays made all difference; they converted two out five opportunities compared to none out three from Ottawa—a key factor highlighted within our full match report analysis today!

Looking ahead: Fans can catch next action when Utah Mammoth visits Bridgestone Arena January 24th at 3:30 PM EDT broadcasted live via ESPN+, Utah16 TV & FDSSO networks respectively—mark your calendars now! Share article if enjoyed reading about what went wrong for Nashville Predators or simply want others know how thrilling recent matchup truly was!