Nashville Predators News & Notes
Peter Laviolette on scratching Mike Ribeiro: “It’s just a lineup decision that I made.”
— Adam Vingan (@AdamVingan) May 4, 2016
Predators back into series after dominant Game 3 win over Sharks – Sportsnet.ca
You’ve probably already seen these highlights, but let’s take some mild joy at watching the Canadian media go over them.
VIDEO: Marcus Mariota hypes up Preds fans at first-ever hockey game | WKRN News 2
That’s an awkward headline, but the video is very slick.
Game Three Infographic: Preds 4, Sharks 1 – Nashville Predators – Infographics
Possibly their best graphic of the year.
Other NHL Stuff
NHL – 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs – How the Washington Capitals get back in the series with the Pittsburgh Penguins | ESPN
I actually looked up flights and tickets to Pittsburgh to see game six in person. I’m confident we’ll see a game six.
The race is on for Boudreau – Article – TSN
This is very accurate.
Matt Murray could be taking ‘franchise’ label from Fleury – Sportsnet.ca
Pens fans may love Flower, but Murray’s emergence may open up the Penguins‘ window to win stuff. Why? Salary cap space.
C’Mon Ref: Letang deserves one-game suspension for careless hit – Article – TSN
Eh, I’m okay with Letang’s one game suspension. 1 game in the playoffs = 2 regular season games.
Jack Capuano unhappy with hit that led to Lightning OT winner | Puck Daddy – Yahoo Sports
2-1 series lead for the Bolts. They’ll take it.
Lightning’s Cooper defends Boyle’s crucial hit in Game 3 win | Tampa Bay Times
The other side of the coin.
Blues win in a 6-1 blowout over Dallas | Blues | stltoday.com
My sources have told me that six goals is a lot of goals for one team.
Not Hockey
93-Year Old Brewers Fan Throws Out First Pitch | Deadspin
Old people can be cool.