Los Angeles Kings 5, Nashville Predators 1: Jeff Carter Hat Trick Blows It Open

Take your pick of the big Hollywood disaster films - this was the Poseidon Adventure, The Day After Tomorrow, and Outbreak all rolled into one. Looking for a positive ending to their three-game road trip, the Predators instead were blown out by the defending Stanley Cup champs.

3rd Period Game Thread

Hang in there, folks...

2nd Period Game Thread

So I'll start the conversation off with my thoughts on the Bobby Butler waiver claim...

Depth winger with skills + defenseman for Milwaukee - Brian McGrattan = a good week for David Poile.

This isn't a game changer, but it's a small, no-risk step in the right direction.

Predators @ Kings Game Thread

The game doesn't start until 9:30 Central, but hey, there's nothing wrong with getting the Game Thread posted early, right?

Nashville Predators @ Los Angeles Kings Preview: Beat the Champs

Tonight at 9:30 p.m. Central, the Predators try to salvage a victory out of their three-game road trip by facing a team they've beaten twice already this season.