Preds Crown Kings in OT, 4-3
When they gave up a tying goal with just 1:04 left in regulation, the Nashville Predators had reason to fear a major detour on the road to the playoffs. A Steve Sullivan goal in overtime sealed the win, however, lifting them into 7th place in the West in front of a sellout crowd at the Sommet Center.
The game also featured the first NHL goal for Cal O'Reilly, called up for his 2nd stint with Nashville after David Legwand was injured earlier in the week. After L.A. took a 2-1 lead into the 3rd period, Joel Ward scored his 16th of the year shorthanded, and Shea Weber tallied his 21st to put the Preds up 3-2 with 7:37 remaining. A long shot by young Kings defenseman Jack Johnson, however, tied the game and sent it to overtime.
Sullivan's goal came on a 4-on-3 power play, after Anze Kopitar was called for goaltender interference on a driving play to the net. Pekka Rinne stopped 24 of 27 shots to push his record to 26-12-4. Having gone 4-0-3 in their last seven games, Nashville heads to Detroit for a game late Sunday afternoon.
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2 games in a row
I know how I’m leaving this world. Sports induced heart attack, courtesy of Jeff Fisher, the Preds, and the Cubs
by Great Paperclip on Mar 28, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Unbelievalbe assists by Marty Erat. 4 points in a nail-biter of a game. I hope the guys have enough steam for tomorrow.
by EXPECTATIONS on Mar 29, 2009 12:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Great also to see Cal with his 1st NHL goal. He seems to fit well between Sullivan and Erat. Now that he has this goal out of the way it will lead to greater confidence on the ice. He has some talent!
by EXPECTATIONS on Mar 29, 2009 12:06 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Right now, all 5 Central Division teams are in playoff position.
Wow
Welcome to Smashville, Tennessee.
by Aditya T (smashville) on Mar 29, 2009 1:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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