Saturday, March 23rd, 2024
With just over five minutes left in the final period, Filip Forsberg found the net, and Juuse Saros stopped 22 shots, leading the Nashville Predators to a 1-0 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday.
The Predators have now gone 17 consecutive games without a regulation loss, marking a new team record with a 15-0-2 run.
Alex Lyon was formidable for Detroit, saving 31 attempts, but the team's winning streak of two games came to an end.
The deciding goal by Forsberg was the result of intense action in Detroit's territory, contributing to his tally of six goals in the last five matches.
Throughout this unbeaten streak, the Predators have dominated the third periods by outscoring their opponents 34-12.
This game added a third shutout to Saros' season achievements, reaching a milestone of 23 career shutouts.
Entering this match, the Red Wings were slightly ahead of the Washington Capitals, holding on to the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference by just one point.
UP NEXT
The Red Wings are set to face the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the Predators are gearing up to welcome Vegas on Tuesday.
Nashville Predators vs Detroit Red Wings Game Stats
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