The Nashville Predators took on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 10. The Rangers entered the night still searching for their first home win of the season, having scored just six total goals through seven games and being shut out in five of them. Nashville came in 5-8-4. Igor Shesterkin and Juuse Saros got the starts in net. The Rangers finally got their first home win of the season with a 6-2 win over the Predators. But it was a positive night for the Predators, as well, as highly-touted prospect Matthew Wood had a hat trick.
Game Recap
Midway through the first period, Adam Fox made a beautiful pass to Mika Zibanejad, who slipped free up the middle and beat Saros to give the Rangers a 1-0 lead. With five minutes left in the period and shots tied, Braden Schneider received the puck in the offensive zone before losing it and tripping Filip Forsberg, sending Nashville to the power play.
Sam Carrick carried the puck down the ice and slid a pass through the slot. The Predators countered the other way and Shesterkin made two great saves, but Wood found the loose puck and tied the game. Just after the goal, the Rangers generated sustained pressure. Vincent Trocheck fed Vladislav Gavrikov, whose shot deflected past Saros to restore the lead.