Nashville Predators 2-5 Ottawa Senators

First Period
The opening period was goalless, but both teams accumulated penalties. Roman Josi (15:28, holding) and Filip Forsberg (19:58, slashing) were sent to the penalty box for Nashville. Ottawa also took a delay of game penalty at 16:26. Despite power plays, neither team managed to score.

Second Period
Nashville struck first as Filip Forsberg found the net at 3:59 with assists from Roman Josi and Vinnie Hinostroza (1-0). However, Ottawa quickly responded—Adam Gaudette equalized at 10:00 after a great setup from Tim Stützle and Derrick Perron (1-1). The game started to shift in favor of the Senators.

Third Period
The final period was dominated by Ottawa, who scored four unanswered goals, dismantling Nashville’s defense. Adam Gaudette played a key role with one goal and one assist, while Stützle and Perron continued to deliver crucial passes. Nashville struggled to generate offense, ultimately falling 2-5.

Star of the Game: Adam Gaudette (Ottawa Senators) – 1 goal, 1 assist, crucial playmaking.

Key Moment: Ottawa’s explosive third period sealed their victory.

Final Verdict: The Senators showcased strong offensive play and solid defence to secure a dominant win over the Predators

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