Colin Wilson and Paul Gaustad scored in the first period and the Nashville Predators hung on to win the franchise's first Game 7, advancing to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.
Pekka Rinne madae 36 saves for the wild-card Predators, who rallied from a 3-2 series deficit and ousted the Pacific Division champion Ducks with a gritty road victory. Nashville earned just the third playoff series victory in team history -- the first since 2012, and the second over Anaheim.
For the fourth consecutive season, the Ducks blew a 3-2 series lead and lost a Game 7 at home.
Preds fans were not disappointed, packing out several watch parties including Bridgestone Arena -- even though the game ended late.
But don't worry Preds fans, Gnash has you covered.
Before I forget Smashville, here is your doctors note for tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/P2FOvnbyvN
— Gnash (@Gnash00) April 28, 2016
Nashville will travel up the California coast to face the San Jose Sharks on Friday night. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday. Visit nashvillepredators.com for more information.
