Price Stops 53.... Canadiens Still Lose

Three Stars:
1. Steve Sullivan (2 goals)
2. Pekke Rinne (The shutouts!!!!)
3. Carey Price (53 saves)

Final Score:
Nashville Predators: 2
Montreal Canadiens: 0

Goalie Stats
Pekka Rinne: SV: 20 SV%: 1.000 GA: 0
Carey Price: SV: 53 SV%: .964 GA: 2

Recap Notes:
- Carey Price was ridiculous tonight... tied a Canadiens record with 53 saves
- His team must hate him... they couldn't score
- Nashville had a franchise record 55 shots
- Seriously Canadiens... you lost 2-0 to the offensively challenged Predators
- How long until Price demands a trade?
- Pekke Rinne pretty much summed it up: "The guys on defense did a great job, I didn't have to face too many shots," Rinne said. "Obviously you have your good saves and your moments, but it was one of the easier games that we have had this year so far."
- You were the easiest game the Predators have had this season Montreal. Be proud!

Senators Fall to Predators in OT Thriller

Three Stars:
1. Shea Weber
2. Jason Spezza
3. Jean-Pierre Dumont (JP for short!)

Final Score:
Nashville Predators: 6
Ottawa Senators: 5

Goalie Stats
Pekka Rinne: SV: 27 SV%: .844
Pascal Leclaire: SV: 31 SV%: .838

Recap Notes: Games like this make the Center Ice purchase well worth it.

The Ottawa Senators fell to the Nashville Predators in a game that saw the Senators score 5 third period goals to help bring the game to OT before Shea Weber decided he had enough.


The Predators entered the third period up 3-0, but then threw defense out the window. The Senators scored three unanswered goals (Campoli, Foligno and Michalek) before Shea Weber broke the tie with his first goal to put the Predators up 4-3.

Late in the third, Jason Spezza decided to show off and completely embarassed about 10 Predators skaters. Pekka Rinne then decided to do his best Vesa Toskala impression and for some unknown, idiotic reason left the net to try to hit Spezza, who dished the puck to a wide open Anton Volchenkov who tied up the game.



Then with just a minute left in the game Ryan Suter scored on a power play to put the Predators ahead as the Senators band wagon fans faithful headed for the doors.

But then... with less than 2 seconds left in the game and the Senators short handed Chris Phillips beat Rinne with a backhand to tie the game.

By now Nashville had blown the lead roughly 37 (in a row!?) times and Shea Weber was sick of it. So about half way through the extra period Shea Weber blasted a shot by Leclaire for the victory in what just may have been the best game of this young season.

The Senators welcome the Bruins tomorrow night. With both teams suffering OT losses, this game just might get chippy.

Preview: Senators Look to Pad Northeast Lead

Verses: Chris Hanson and the Nashville Predators

Ottawa Senators Record: 5-2-0 (2nd in the Northeast)

Nashville Predators Record: 2-5-1 (Last in the Central)

Senators Record vs. Predators Since 2005: 1-2

Senators Likely Goalie: Pascal Leclaire

Predators Likely Goalie: Pekka Rinne

Preview Notes: The Ottawa Senators will look to continue their hot streak and keep pace with the Buffalo Sabres in the Northeast when they take on the Nashville Predators.

So much for missing Dani Heatley, eh? The Senators have scored 22 goals so far this season and have continued to look great under coach Cory Clouston.

The Predators, however, are another story. With Jason Arnott out the already shiveling Predators offense is further gone. Nashville currently sits last in a very competitive Central division.

However, the Predators goaltending and defense has seemed to come together a bit better the last few game, and they will need to continue to play strong to hold off Ottawa's surprising decent offense. They had a very back and forth game agains the Bruins last night, but lost 3-2 when the Bruins scored two unanswered goals

Peter Regin will return tonight for the Senators, which leaves Donovan riding the bench. Jesse Winchester practiced yesterday, but is doubtful for tonight's game. Defenseman Filip Kuba has been skating as well, but is also doubtful. Clouston said Jason Spezza is fine and will play tonight.

Recap: Bruins Rally For a Win Over Nashville

Three Stars:
1. P. Bergeron
2. S. Begin
3. C. Wilson



Final Score:
Boston: 3
Nashville: 2

Goalie Stats
Thomas: SV: 28 SV%: .933
Ellis: SV: 24 SV%: .889

Recap Notes: A rare thing happened tonight, Bruins came back from being down to actually win, keeping their Loss-Win-Loss-Win pattern intact. The first period amounted to a tennis match on ice for the most part, which isn't nearly as awesome as you might think. In fact, at times I felt like standing up and cheering just for a shot on net...by either team. Oh yeah, and Jerred Smithson score for the sexual Predators.

The second period gave us more action with Ryder getting a goal within the first minute, kudos to Marchand for getting an assist in his first NHL game. Colin Wilson got credited with a goal for the online Predators after stuffing in a puck that popped over the head of Thomas. The tying goal came from Bergeron after jamming the puck past the post and Ellis on a rebound from Chara.

Begin got the game winner in the 3rd on an assist from newly acquired Daniel Paille. Despite some good chances, the child Predators couldn't answer back.

If nothing else, this game was a moral boost for the Bruins; now they (and we) see that they can win without two of their poster players Savard and Lucic. Wideman came back today and missed the net a lot...so he's back to normal. Overall, a win's a win and they'll be looking to carry this momentum with them tomorrow in their game against that inferior Pennsylvania team...

Preview: Bruins Try to Rebound Against the Predators

Verses: Nashville Predators

Boston Bruins Record: 3-4-0

Nashville Predators Record: 2-4-1

Bruins Record vs. Predators Since 2005: 1-1-0-1

Bruins Likely Goalie: Tim Thomas

Predators Likely Goalie: Dan Ellis

Preview Notes: Boston continued their streak of alternationg blow outs and abysmal efforts when they lost 4-1 to the surprising Phoenix Coyotes. The Bruins players (outside of the 4th line) once against seem disinterested and had the inability to finish.

If you visit the Predators official website, you are greeted by a logo that says "Welcome to Smashville" in an obvious tribute to the post game ritual the Nashville coaching staff has of smashing their heads into walls.

The Predators cannot seem to find their scoring touch, scoring just 10 goals in their first 7 games while allowing 23. If the Bruins keep up their streak, they should be able to take advantage of a slumping Predators offense and defense and grab two points they really need early in this season. The Predators will also be without Jason Arnott who was placed on the IR. Arnott is currently Nashville's leading scorer with 3 goals and 5 points.

This will be the Bruins first game since trading Chuck Kobasew to the Minnesota Wild. AHL call-ups Sobotka and Marchand will get their first opportunity to prove to the big club that they deserve to be there. Milan Lucic will not be playing, as he is out 4-6 weeks after having surgery on his punching hand!

And just when you think things cannot get any worse for the Bruins, the team announced today that Marc Savard will miss the next 4-6 weeks with a broken foot. Boston has recalled forward Trent Whitfield from their AHL affiliate in Providence.

The Bruins fourth line, their best line so far this season, is also hurting as Shawn Thornton is doubtful for tonight's game. Based on the injuries and recent performances from both teams, this game could be ugly.

Preview: Sabres and Chris Hanson Meet Predators

Tonight the Buffalo Sabres travel to Nashville to meet the Predators.

The Sabres (1-0-1) are averaging 37 shots a game over their first two games, which means Predators' goalie Dan Ellis is going to be busier than Pierre McGuire's mouth in the Flyers locker room.

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller made 25 saves in a loss to the Predators last season, and has a lifetime record of 1-2-0 and a 3.18 GAA against Nashville. Miller has played extremely well so far this season, stopping 38 of 41 shots.

Nashville will attempt to start a season 3-0 for the first time ever without J.P. Dumont. Dumont has a possible concussion but nothing is confirmed and the Predators are taking precautions not to rush him back.

Here are some highlights from their game last year: