Cole Smith, Juuse Saros lead Predators over Canucks 2-1 | National Sports

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Cole Smith scored at 5:09 of the third period to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday night.

Ryan O’Reilly also scored and Juuse Saros made 21 saves for the Predators, who snapped a four-game losing streak.

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