![]() ![]() It’s no secret Detroit has been rebuilding for the past few seasons, but this season the pieces appear to be coming together with their new, young core leading the top line.Įxpect to see alternate (future) captain Dylan Larkin at 1C with Tyler Bertuzzi and Anthony Mantha on the wing for Detroit’s top line. James during training camp that the guys were ‘really on their toes’ around him. Alternate captain Frans Nielsen told the Detroit Free Press’ Helene St. No, the longtime captain isn’t lacing up for another go-round, but players are feeling the pressure of performing their best in front of the team legend. Though the Preds are coming into the game with momentum and a new offensive weapon, Detroit has a not-so-secret weapon of their own: new General Manager Steve Yzerman. Ryan Ellis, Mikael Granlund, Austin Watson, Viktor Arvidsson, and Filip Forsberg all scored with Matt Duchene, Nick Bonino, Roman Josi, Mattias Ekholm, Craig Smith, and Ryan Johansen tallying an assist.Įxpect to see the same lineups in Smashville with new-300-point-club-member Smith joining Johansen and Arvidsson on the top line - JoSA, anybody? - and Forsberg giving current-points-leader Duchene a boost on the second line with Granlund. The Preds scored four times in the third period and ended the game with 11 players earning at least one point. No one scored in the first period and only Ryan Ellis scored in the second period as Nashville then fell behind by a goal, but the real power of the Preds was shown in the third period - all hail the rally-pedal-wagon. Though they got off to a slow start against the Minnesota Wild, Nashville showed why they’re once again predicted to be a top contender in the Central Division. The Preds have a leg up by already having played and won a game, with the Wings having to wait three extra days to begin the season on the road in Smashville. However, the Wings once again have the advantage, winning the last two matchups last season. The Preds began the new relationship with Detroit by besting them in their first two matchups before going on a losing streak that didn’t end until Feb. The Wings have won nine of their 12 two-a-year meetings. This game can be viewed on Bally Sports South and listened to on 102.5 The Game.Since leaving the Western Conference at the end of the 2012-13 season, Detroit has had Nashville’s number. He has been one of the go-to guys for offense this season, and the Predators will need to be aware of his position on the ice at all times. In total, on the season, he has 35 points in 33 games, and he’s tied for the team lead in goals with 19. He leads the Red Wings with three goals, six assists, and nine points in his last five games. Tyler Bertuzzi is another player to watch on the Red Wings. He was solid for the team last season, so it’s been hard to see a somewhat fall from grace for the 36-year-old goaltender. ![]() Greiss has a 6-7-1 record, 3.36 goals-against average, and a. Nedeljkovic played against the Stars last night, so the Predators will probably be seeing Thomas Greiss, who they didn’t see in their first matchup with the team this season. I wrote an article detailing all of this, and in particular, Jeannot’s case here. Then, Trevor Zegras of the Anaheim Ducks also made an impression, and to some, took the lead in the race. Raymond and Seider were viewed as the leaders of the race. Meanwhile, Lucas Raymond, Moritz Seider, and Alex Nedeljkovic all have staked their cases in the conversation as well. Jeannot has slowly but surely made his way into the conversation after a superb scoring streak and some incredible physical displays. Speaking of the Calder, this is the second matchup between Calder Trophy candidates. However, Roman Josi broke the franchise assist total in that win, Eeli Tolvanen was able to get on the scoresheet, Juuse Saros played spectacularly, and Tanner Jeannot put in an empty-net goal to help his Calder case. #LGRW /odgdkVA3UT- Ryan Hana January 22, 2022īefore beating the Jets, the Predators were in a four-game losing slump. ![]() Dylan Larkin goes inside out on Klingberg (who ends up sprawling on the ice) and buries the goal to take the lead! What a highlight for both players. ![]()
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