Predators Overpower Jets On Power Play

Updated: Sep 24, 2011 10:02 PM CDT

Winnipeg Jets right wing Chris Thorburn (22) tries to slow down Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (49) in the third period of a preseason NHL hockey game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Sergei Kostitsyn, Martin Erat and Patric Hornqvist scored consecutive power-play goals as the Nashville Predators beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 in a preseason game on Saturday night.

The Predators, playing their first game at home, have won three in a row. Winnipeg has dropped two straight.

Spencer Machacek, Paul Postma and Derek Meech had goals for Winnipeg.

Jordin Tootoo also scored for Nashville.

The Jets jumped ahead 2-0 in the first period against Chet Pickard, who made seven saves.

Machacek scored on a wrist shot from close range at 5:48. Postma added a power-play goal at 10:27.

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