(AP Photo)(AP) NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Mike Fisher broke a tie at 10:21 of the third period, and the Nashville Predators took advantage of Bobby Ryan sitting out the first of his two-game suspension by beating the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 on Sunday for a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference first-round playoff series.
The NHL suspended Ryan for two games Saturday for stomping Predators defenseman Jonathon Blum's foot late in the Ducks' 5-3 victory Friday night. Ryan also will miss Game 4 on Wednesday night in Nashville.
Martin Erat had a power-play goal and an assist, David Legwand and Jordin Tootoo also scored, and Ryan Suter had two assists to help Nashville improve to 4-0 when playing Game 3 on home ice.
Teemu Selanne scored two goals, and Corey Perry had two assists. Matt Beleskey also had a goal in another physical and tight game between the teams.
Game 4 will be held on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Nashville.
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