Phil Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 (C1) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (C4) Nashville Predators REGULAR SEASON RECORDS: Hurricanes: 36-12-8, 80 points Predators: 31-23-2, 64 points SEASON SERIES: CAR 6-2-0; NSH 2-5-1 [table=width: 650, align: center] [tr] [td]GAME BREAKERS:[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Hurricanes: Sebastian Aho led Carolina with 57 points (24 goals, 33 assists) in 56 games. The forward scored 18 power-play points (seven goals, 11 assists), tied for first on the Hurricanes with forward Vincent Trocheck and defenseman Dougie Hamilton. Aho also tied Trocheck with a Carolina-high seven power-play goals and led the Hurricanes with seven game-winning goals.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Predators: Filip Forsberg missed 17 games from March 27-April 27 with an upper-body injury but is healthy. The forward scored 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) in 39 games and is a dynamic player who has scored 49 points (26 goals, 23 assists) in 65 playoff games.[/td] [/tr] [/table] [table=width: 650, align: center] [tr] [td]GOALTENDING:[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Hurricanes: They have three reliable goalies: Petr Mrazek, Alex Nedeljkovic and James Reimer. Mrazek, who missed 31 games after having surgery on his right thumb in February, was 6-2-3 with a 2.06 goals-against average, .923 save percentage and three shutouts in 12 starts. Nedeljkovic was 15-5-3 with a 1.90 GAA, .932 save percentage and three shutouts in 23 starts. Reimer was 15-5-2 with a 2.66 GAA and .906 save percentage in 22 games (21 starts).[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Predators: Juuse Saros was a big reason for their success in the second half of the season. He was 16-6-1 with a 1.90 GAA, .941 save percentage and all three of his shutouts since March 18, when he returned after missing seven games with a lower-body injury. For the season, he was 21-11-1 with a 2.28 GAA and .927 save percentage in 36 games (35 starts). Pekka Rinne was 10-12-1 with a 2.84 GAA, .907 save percentage and two shutouts in 24 games (21 starts).[/td] [/tr] [/table] [table=width: 650, align: center] [tr] [td]X FACTORS:[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Hurricanes: Carolina signed free agent Jesper Fast to a three-year contract Oct. 11 for his speed and penalty killing. The right wing, playing on the third line with left wing Warren Foegele and Jordan Staal, scored 19 points (six goals, 13 assists) in 46 games, played on both special teams and scored an NHL career-high four power-play points (one goal, three assists). He had one assist on the power play in his previous seven seasons.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Predators: Eeli Tolvanen got his biggest opportunity with Nashville this season, and the rookie forward scored 22 points (11 goals, 11 assists) in 40 games and was third on the Predators with 12 power-play points (six goals, six assists) behind Josi (14) and Forsberg (13). The 22-year-old earned a spot on the top line at right wing with Forsberg and center Ryan Johansen.[/td] [/tr] [/table] [table=width: 650, align: center] [tr] [td]WILL WIN IF:[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Hurricanes: They stick with what's worked for them all season. They are effective at heavily pressuring opponents, forcing turnovers and turning them into offense. Carolina also gets production throughout its forward lines, something that will be needed against Saros.[/td] [/tr] [tr] [td]Predators: Saros remains hot. They don't score a lot, so the Predators will need him and their defense to be in top form.[/td] [/tr] [/table] More: https://www.nhl.com/news/carolina-hurricanes-nashville-predators-game-preview/c-324646622?tid=287339198 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siddious Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I dont see the Preds winning this but I sincerely hope they beat this mickey mouse hockey club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 14, 2021 Author Share Posted May 14, 2021 Preds are gonna get swept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I think this will be somewhat closer than people think. Nashville, and Saros especially, have been playing well recently. I think they'll give Carolina a tough time, but ultimately the Hurricanes will prevail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Falco Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 Preds are gonna get swept. Looks like it. They just got smoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 18, 2021 Share Posted May 18, 2021 The "Storm Surge" is back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 18, 2021 Author Share Posted May 18, 2021 I think this will be somewhat closer than people think. Nashville, and Saros especially, have been playing well recently. I think they'll give Carolina a tough time, but ultimately the Hurricanes will prevail. Nope. Sweep. A goaltender can't steal you a series if you never score goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted May 20, 2021 Author Share Posted May 20, 2021 2-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Duchene with a huge 2OT goal to pull NAS back into the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Nashville has some fight in them for sure, but they're getting picked apart by the Canes. Seemed like for most of OT, Nashville was content firing from the perimeter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 The crowd was rocking for the Predators. Honestly, that's all they need in order to tie the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Fantastic first OT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 Fuck I had no idea this game was on so early. Sounds like I missed a heck of an OT. Never expected Nashville to come back and tie this series, incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 2OT was good too. Just as entertaining as any series so far, and unexpected. I had Carolina pegged for a sweep in my bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrooksBurner Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 Carolina just got hosed on a BS goalie interference goal reversal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karan Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Ah fuck, CAR takes Game 6 in OT with a lucky ass goal. NAS put up a damn good fight though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieNextel305 Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Honestly, Nashville played Carolina a lot harder than I expected them to. Good fight by a good core, but a core that I believe is nearing the very end of their window to win. Josi got hurt in the 3rd and never returned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Honestly, Nashville played Carolina a lot harder than I expected them to. Good fight by a good core, but a core that I believe is nearing the very end of their window to win. Josi got hurt in the 3rd and never returned. 2017 is looking more like a memory for the Predators. Who knew that Game 6 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Finals would be the closest Smashville would get to the Stanley Cup, because it looks like they're not getting there anytime soon. Especially not with the coach they have lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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