Game 2 Afternoon Update: Fisher Out, Franson In. Chicago Still Awful.
Here's a quick roundup of the events of this morning as we await Game 2...
Practice Updates:
Mike Fisher not on the ice for the #Preds this morning
— Robby Stanley (@RStanley247) April 17, 2015 This could be #NotGood.
#Preds forward lines: Forsberg–Ribeiro–Smith Wilson–Cullen–Neal Stalberg–Jarnkrok-Santorelli-Fiala Bourque–Gaustad–Beck
— Thomas Willis (@TomAWillis) April 17, 2015 Going to be hard to stop that 3rd line. Too Much Man if I've ever seen it.
Franson says he is looking forward to playing tonight
— Kristopher Martel (@kmartel_sports) April 17, 2015 "In Soviet Russia, Franson replace you!"
@TomAWillis not a fan of this anti-morning person stance the Preds are taking here. SMH
— On The Forecheck (@OnTheForecheck) April 17, 2015 Somehow, puck drops even later than you thought. At least tomorrow is Saturday.
Tonight’s NHL Playoff Referees & Linesmen – 4/17/15 http://t.co/ztM89e8GUW
— Scouting The Refs (@ScoutingTheRefs) April 17, 2015 It's better to be able to criticize by name, IMO.
The Importance of Game 2:
I'd say a win tonight is imperative for NSH. Road teams that go up 2-0 in a best-of-seven have won 85.9% of series, per @EliasSports.
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) April 17, 2015 Uh, yeah. Agree.
Lavy says #Predators will be ready for 2nd period tonight vs #Blackhawks. Need to see that because it's been a trouble issue all season.
— Teresa Walker (@TeresaMWalker) April 17, 2015 Be ready for the 1st and 3rd too, plz.
NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman is in Nashville for Game 2. #Blackhawks
— Chris Kuc (@ChrisKuc) April 17, 2015 The greatest commissioner in pro sports. Welcome, Gary!
Today in Chicago Media:
Uh-oh. Just realized I inadvertently wore a red shirt today. I hope they let me into the arena. #Blackhawks #Preds
— Mark Lazerus (@MarkLazerus) April 17, 2015 Good grief. You're allowed to wear the red, Mark. Assuming you don't pour any beer over the rails or punch any cops you should be just fine. If anybody has video of Mr. Lazerus cheering the anthem in the press box, send it along. We'll give it a good home.
ICYMI, the Blackhawks read my columns, and that's why they beat the Predators. http://t.co/9DgK5OmoIz
— Tim Baffoe (@TimBaffoe) April 16, 2015 Ok, this one is technically from yesterday. You got me.
Corey Crawford Update:
Tonight's game night auction features a lesson with @PredsNHL Goalie Coach, Ben Vanderklok! http://t.co/3lcnJE5goh to check out all items.
— PredsFoundation (@PredsFoundation) April 17, 2015