The Nashville Predators beat the Minnesota Wild 3-2 at Grand Casino Arena on Dec. 23 on Steven Stamkos’ overtime goal.

The Wild held an early 1-0 lead following a Brock Faber goal, but the Predators took a 2-1 lead on power play goals by Ryan O’Reilly and Roman Josi.

Joel Eriksson Ek tied the game early in the second period on a delayed penalty, setting up a 2-2 game heading into the third period.

The game slowed to a halt in the third period, giving way to overtime, where Stamkos buried a pass from Erik Haula for the win.

Special teams were crucial for Nashville — the power play scored twice and the penalty kill held the Wild scoreless on three power plays.

Next up, Nashville (16-16-4, 36 points) visits the St. Louis Blues on Dec. 27, while Minnesota (22-10-6, 50 points) visits the Winnipeg Jets on Dec. 27.

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Tyson Jost was called for tripping early in the third penalty, but the Predators’ penalty kill held strong. In fact, the best scoring chance on the Wild power play came shorthanded from the Predators: Nick Blankenburg nearly poked home Ryan O’Reilly’s pass for the go-ahead goal.

This is fun game to watch if you like special teams. Nashville has two power play goals and have stopped both Wild power plays.

Shots are 24-20 in favor of the Wild, but the Predators are playing well.

An encounter between Michael McCarron and Mats Zuccarello led to simultaneous slashing penalties for each. McCarron left the game holding his hand for a moment, but came back to serve his penalty.

The officials review Zuccarello’s slash for a major penalty, but upheld it as a minor.

Less than a minute into the second period and Minnesota ties the game. A delayed penalty to Brady Skjei leads to a game tying goal by Joel Eriksson Ek. The Wild scored with the extra attacker, though it doesn’t go down as a power play goal.

Not the way Nashville wanted to start the second period.

Another penalty by Minnesota, another goal for Nashville. Roman Josi’s hard wrist shot beats Gustavsson on his glove side to give the Predators a 2-1 lead.

Suddenly, Nashville’s power play is a real weapon.

A tripping call on Minnesota put Nashville on the play. With the first power play unit on the ice, the Predators tie the game. Ryan O’Reilly slides the puck into the net after Luke Evangelista’s shot bounced off Gustavsson’s pads.

Nice bounce back from the Predators after the early Wild goal.

The Predators were outshooting the Wild early, but Minnesota capitalized first. Brock Faber launched a long range shot that snuck by Juuse Saros on the near side to give the Wild a 1-0 lead.

Not sure why Saros didn’t see that puck. There was some traffic in front, but the puck came on the near side and it seemed easy to stop.

Here’s how the Predators will lineup against the Wild:

Filip Forsberg – Ryan O’Reilly – Steven Stamkos

Michael Bunting – Erik Haula – Luke Evangelista

Tyson Jost – Fedor Svechkov – Matthew Wood

Reid Schaefer – Michael McCarron – Cole Smith

Defense:

Roman Josi – Nick Perbix

Brady Skjei – Adam Wilsby

Nicolas Hague – Nick Blankenburg

Goaltender: Juuse Saros

The Nashville Predators vs. Minnesota Wild game will be televised by ESPN+ and Hulu. Streaming is available via FUBO and ESPN+ (outside of the Nashville TV market).

Odds according to BetMGM on Tuesday, Dec. 23

PUCK LINE:  Predators +1.5 at -145, Wild -1.5 at +118O/U:  6 goalsMONEY LINE: Predators +165, Wild -200

All times Central; Games on FanDuel Sports Network South unless otherwise noted

Record: 15-16-4, 34 points

October

Oct. 9: Columbus Blue Jackets, W 2-1Oct. 11: Utah Mammoth, L (OT) 3-2Oct. 13: at Ottawa Senators, W 4-1Oct. 14: at Toronto Maple Leafs, L 7-4Oct. 16: at Montreal Canadiens, L (OT) 3-2Oct. 18: at Winnipeg Jets, L 4-1Oct. 21: Anaheim Ducks, L 5-2Oct. 23: Vancouver Canucks, W 2-1Oct. 25: Los Angeles Kings, W 5-4 (SO)Oct. 26: Dallas Stars, L 3-2Oct. 28: Tampa Bay Lightning, L 5-2Oct. 30: at Philadelphia Flyers, L 4-1

November

Nov. 1: Calgary Flames, W 4-2Nov. 3: Vancouver Canucks, L 5-4 OTNov. 4: at Minnesota Wild, L 3-2 OTNov. 6: Philadelphia Flyers, L 3-1Nov. 8: Dallas Stars, L 5-4Nov. 10: at New York Rangers, L 6-3Nov. 14: Pittsburgh Penguins W, 2-1 OTNov. 16: at Pittsburgh Penguins L, 4-0Nov. 22: Colorado Avalanche, L 3-0Nov. 24: Florida Panthers, L 8-3Nov. 26: at Detroit Red Wings, W 6-3Nov. 28: at Chicago Blackhawks, W 4-3Nov. 29: Winnipeg Jets, L 5-2

December

Dec. 2: Calgary Flames, W 5-1Dec. 4: at Florida Panthers, W 2-1 OTDec. 6: at Carolina Hurricanes, L 6-3Dec. 9: Colorado Avalanche, W 4-3 SODec. 11: St. Louis Blues, W 7-2Dec. 13: at Colorado Avalanche, L 4-2Dec. 15: at St. Louis Blues, W 5-2Dec. 17: Carolina Hurricanes, L 4-1Dec. 20: Toronto Maple Leafs, W 5-3Dec. 21: New York Rangers, W 2-1Dec. 23: at Minnesota WildDec. 27: at St. Louis BluesDec. 29: at Utah MammothDec. 31: at Vegas Golden Knights

January

Jan. 1: at Seattle KrakenJan. 3: at Calgary FlamesJan. 6: at Edmonton OilersJan. 8: New York IslandersJan. 10: Chicago BlackhawksJan. 11: Washington CapitalsJan. 13: Edmonton OilersJan. 16: at Colorado AvalancheJan. 17: at Vegas Golden KnightsJan. 20: Buffalo SabresJan. 22: Ottawa SenatorsJan. 24: Utah MammothJan. 27: at Boston BruinsJan. 29: at New Jersey DevilsJan. 31: at New York Islanders

February

Feb. 2: St. Louis BluesFeb. 4: Minnesota WildFeb. 5: at Washington CapitalsFeb. 26: Chicago BlackhawksFeb. 28: at Dallas Stars

March

March 2: Detroit Red WingsMarch 3: at Columbus Blue JacketsMarch 5: Boston BruinsMarch 7: at Buffalo SabresMarch 10: at Seattle KrakenMarch 12: at Vancouver CanucksMarch 15: at Edmonton OilersMarch 17: at Winnipeg JetsMarch 19: Seattle KrakenMarch 21: Vegas Golden KnightsMarch 22: at Chicago BlackhawksMarch 24: San Jose SharksMarch 26: New Jersey DevilsMarch 28: Montreal CanadiensMarch 29: at Tampa Bay Lightning

April

April 2: at Los Angeles KingsApril 4: at San Jose SharksApril 6: at Los Angeles KingsApril 7: at Anaheim DucksApril 9: at Utah Hockey ClubApril 11: Minnesota WildApril 13: San Jose SharksApril 16: Anaheim Ducks

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