Nashville, who played without Juuse Saros, bowed to Colorado already in the opening round. Mikko Rantanen scored two points in a 7–2 victory.
The Nashville Predators already started in the NHL hockey against Colorado Avalanche as a challenger, but on Wednesday morning the team was completely powerless during Finnish time.
Nashville’s paint started David Rittichfor the Finnish watchman Hair Saros is on the sidelines for at least the first two matches due to injury.
Due to the forced gap, the match was settled after the first quarter, when Artturi Lehkonen took the lead 5-0. At the same time, Rittich was allowed to make room Connor Ingramille.
The struggle began with Rittich’s fierce, for Nathan MacKinnon struck the opening goal with superiority Mikko Rantanen feed already in time 2.20. Only 22 seconds later, the puck was again behind the Czech hammer when Rantanen started Devon Toewsin paint.
In the other goals of the opening round, Colorado also received help from Nashville’s defense when Andrew Cogliano and Cale Makar succeeded, aided by the mistakes of the Predators defense.
Nashville eventually won the match 7-2. The visitors scored two goals Matt Duchene. Mikael Granlund scored an entry point on the first of these hits.
Loss to the Barkov Panthers
The Florida Panthers, on the other hand, started the loss against Washington Capitals with 2-4 goals.
The Panthers still led 2–1 in the final round, but Yevgeny Kuznetsov brought time to 48.14 visitors to the levels.
TJ Oshie took a couple of minutes later to lead the Panthers and Lars Eller finalized 4–2.
The Panthers suffered their first loss of the season, leaving it in the final with a lead.
Captain of Florida Alexander Barkov watched the game time, more than 20 minutes, but missed power points. His power stats were down to one goal.
NHL Round Results
New York Rangers – Pittsburgh Penguins ** 3-4
** PIT: Kasperi Kapanen 0 + 1
Winnings: 0-1
Florida Panthers – Washington Capitals 2-4
Winnings: 0-1
Colorado Avalanche – Nashville Predators 7–2
COL: Mikko Rantanen 0 + 2, Artturi Lehkonen 1 + 0, NSH: Mikael Granlund 0 + 1
Winnings: 1-0
Calgary Flames – Dallas Stars 1-0
Winnings: 1-0