Nashville, TN – The Nashville Predators scored a big win tonight over Columbus with a 5-2 victory at Bridgrestone Arena. Another sold out crowd was on hand to witness back to back home wins, helping Nashville climb back into the NHL Stanley Cup Playoff race.
Taylor Beck had a goal and an assist during a wild first period, as Nashville scored 4 goals. Shea Weber, David Legwand and Matt Halischuk also scored in the first, and Roman Josi added an empty-netter to cap off the Predators’ scoring on the night.
 NHL – Nashville Predators, Pekka Rinne (Photo by Don McPeak – USA TODAY Sports)
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Nashville Predators drop road game to Edmonton Oilers 3-2
March 17, 2013 |
Edmonton, Ontario -The Nashville Predators are still finding it hard to win on the road as the Edmonton Oilers defeat Nashville 3-2 at Rexall Place.
Neither team managed a goal in the first period, and the only penalty in the period came on Nashville’s Craig Smith for roughing. Edmonton was out for “payback” after their visit to Nashville, where the Predators shut out the Oilers 6-0.
 Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne. (Jerome Miron – USA TODAY Sports)
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Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam recognizes five Veteran State Employees
November 7, 2012 |
Nashville TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam joined Tennessee Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder and Major General Terry “Max” Haston of the Tennessee Military Department today to recognize five veteran state employees and half a million Tennessee veterans of all ages and eras. The Governor’s Veterans Day event was held at the Tennessee Tower Plaza in downtown Nashville.
Sergeant Frank C. Bell, Jr., began his military career in the United States Army in December 1952. He is currently a member of the administrative staff of the Division of State Audit and is recognized for his military service to our country and impressive 47-year career with the State of Tennessee. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Firefighters Association donates John Michael Montgomery and Bucky Covington Tickets to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Clarksville
Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Firefighters Association Local 3180 presented 70 tickets to their upcoming fundraising concert featuring John Michael Montgomery and Bucky Covington to Amy Carroll of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Clarksville.
The concert is at 8:00 p.m. on October 20th and features country music superstar John Michael Montgomery; as well as Bucky Covington, who finished eighth during the fifth season of American Idol. “I kid people all the time and I say if you got married in the 90′s there probably was a John Michael Montgomery song playing at your wedding,” said David Kirkland the president of Firefighters Local 3180.
 Amy Carroll of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Clarksville receiving 70 Tickets to a fundraising concert featuring John Michael Montgomery from David Kirkland, the president of Clarksville Firefighters Local 3180 «Read the rest of this article»
Nashville Predators host Detroit Red Wings
Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators
Friday, April 20th, 2012 at 7:00pm CT
Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Predators are poised to advance into the second round of the Stanly Cup playoffs when they host the Detroit Red Wings Friday night in “Smashville.” The Predators hold a 3-1 series lead after Tuesday nights thrilling 3-1 win at Joe Louis Arena.
For the second consecutive game, goaltender Pekka Rinne made 40-plus saves as he backstopped the Predators to a victory in Game Four. Rinne turned aside 40-of-41 shots on goal – after stopping 41 shots in Game Three – to record the 11th postseason win of his career. «Read the rest of this article»
Nashville Predators play Detroit Red Wings
Nashville Predators at Detroit Red Wings
Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at 6:00pm CT
Detroit, MI | Joe Louis Arena
Detroit, MI – The Nashville Predators return to the Joe Louis Arena to face the Detroit Red Wings in game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinal, Tuesday night at 6:00pm central time. The Predators lead the series 2-1 after surviving a furious Red Wing attack on Sunday, winning 3-2 in Detroit.
Pekka Rinne notched his 10th career postseason victory on Sunday afternoon, turning aside 41-of-43 shots. Detroit’s 43 shots were the second-highest shot total Rinne has seen in his postseason career. He faced 47 shots in Game Three of the Western Conference Semifinals against the Vancouver Canucks last season (May 3rd, 2011). «Read the rest of this article»
Nashville Predators host Detroit Red Wings in Stanley Cup Playoff
Detroit Red Wings vs. Nashville Predators
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012 at 7:00pm CT
Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, TN – This year’s Stanley Cup playoff series marks the third time the Nashville Predators and the Detroit Red Wings have faced off in the postseason dating back to the 2004 Western Conference Quarterfinals.
The Predators have played more postseason games against Detroit (12) than any other team in their seven trips to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Of the 12 playoff games all-time between these two Central Division rivals, nine have been determined by two goals or fewer. «Read the rest of this article»
Nashville Predators host the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night
Nashville, TN – It’s been a tough week on the road for the Nashville Predators, losing all three games last week, including a physical matinee game in Boston on Saturday in a shoot-out. Tuesday night, the Nashville Predators return to the friendly confines of Bridgestone Arena to host the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Blackhawks make their second trip of the 2011-12 season to the Music City Tuesday night. Nashville has posted a 20-12-6 record all-time against the Hawks in Nashville, including wins three of the last four games on Bridgestone Arena ice. Overall, the Predators are 2-0-1 against Chicago this season. «Read the rest of this article»
Nashville Predators have lunch date with the Boston Bruins
Boston, MA – The Nashville Predators are in need of a win, having lost two in a row, so how about a lunch date with the Boston Bruins? That’s what’s on the Predators” menu for Saturday.
The Predators and Bruins face off Saturday at TD Garden in their only match-up of the 2011-12 season. This is the 17th all-time meeting, and eighth at the Garden, between the Predators and Bruins. The teams have split their last six contests, with the home team winning each of those games. «Read the rest of this article»
Nashville Predators play host to the Vancouver Canucks
Nashville, TN – The Nashville Predators remember the Vancouver Canucks all too well. The Canucks sent the Predators packing from last years Stanley Cup playoffs. Now it’s time for payback.
The Predators open the home portion of their season series with Vancouver tomorrow night at Bridgestone Arena, after splitting games in Vancouver earlier this season. Nashville has posted a 9-9-(1)-4 record all-time against the Canucks on home ice. These teams last met on Bridgestone ice in Game Six of the 2010-11 Western Conference Semifinals, as the Preds fell to the Canucks, 2-1. «Read the rest of this article»
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