Mar 2,2016
  • Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Shea Weber said he was a little nervous coming back from a three-game absence. It didn't show on the ice.
Weber had a goal and two assists and the Nashville Predators beat the Dallas Stars 5-3 Tuesday night.
Weber has 12 power-play goals this season. He had been out with a lower-body injury.
"He was terrific," Nashville coach Peter Laviolette said. "We were being safe in making sure that Shea was ready. We didn't want to force the issue. We didn't want to go backwards. We got to a point where he felt good."
Craig Smith and James Neal each had a goal and an assist, and Calle Jarnkrok and Mattias Ekholm also scored for Nashville, which has won a season-high five straight. Pekka Rinne made 35 saves.
"The way the guys were playing while I was out, I was a little nervous to come back," Weber said. "I didn't want to be the reason we lost the game, so it was a big win. I thought the guys did a good job. That's a very good team over there."
Antoine Roussel had a goal and an assist and Jason Spezza and Vernon Fiddler also scored for Dallas, which has lost its last four games.
Antti Niemi stopped 14 of 18 shots for the Stars before being relieved by Kari Lehtonen midway through the second.
Smith scored the game's first goal at 12:38 of the opening period.
From behind the Dallas net, Mike Ribeiro found Smith stationed just outside of the crease on the right side, where he beat Niemi with a quick snap shot.
Just 10 seconds later, Roussel beat Nashville defenseman Anthony Bitetto on the right side and was able to cut toward the net and slip the puck between Rinne's left skate and the post.
"My focus is to keep the puck out of the net and I got beat tonight on a tough goal," Bitetto said. "You've got to put everything behind you."
Early in the second, Bitetto carried the puck into the Dallas zone and left a drop pass for Neal, who sent a shot toward the net. Skating through the slot, Jarnkrok bunted the puck like a baseball batter, sending it off of the knob of Niemi's stick and into the net.
"We gave up a big rush chance right at the start of the second, which I thought got them a little bit fired up," Dallas coach Lindy Ruff said.
Weber made it 3-1 at 9:17 of the second on a power play with a one-timer from above the left circle off a pass from Roman Josi.
Ekholm followed 31 seconds later with a backhand from the right circle, spelling the end of the night for Niemi.
"You just want to do the basic stuff, see the puck, make the stops, but sometimes it's hard," Niemi said.
Dallas made it 4-2 at 16:28 of the second. With the Stars on a two-man advantage, Spezza poked in a loose puck in the crease.
Neal made it 5-2 at 5:37, but Fiddler, a former Predator, cut Nashville's lead back to two goals at 10:30 with his ninth goal of the season.
Game notes
Nashville LW Viktor Arvidsson had one assist in the game, extending his point streak to three games. ... Bitetto has assists in consecutive games. ... Niemi is 10-7-3 in his career against Nashville.





Final
Series (Game 3 of 5)

Stars 3

(38-20-7, 83 pts)

Predators 5

(32-21-11, 75 pts)





8:00PM,EST,March 1,2016
Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee

 1 2 3 T
DAL 1 1 13
NSH 1 3 15
S. Weber (Predators - D): Goals: 1, Assists: 2
C. Smith (Predators - C): Goals: 1, Assists: 1
J. Neal (Predators - LW): Goals: 1, Assists: 1






Play-by-play data may not reflect changes made after the game has ended.
Period: All | 1 | 2 | 3

1st Period Summary

Time Team Detail
0:00
Start of 1st period
0:00 Nashville Mike Fisher won faceoff against Vernon Fiddler in neutral zone
0:11 Nashville Mike Fisher credited with hit on Johnny Oduya in offensive zone
0:19 Dallas Takeaway by Colton Sceviour in offensive zone
0:31 Dallas Takeaway by Jason Demers in offensive zone
0:36 Nashville Giveaway by Pekka Rinne in defensive zone
0:42 Nashville Mattias Ekholm credited with hit on Antoine Roussel in defensive zone
0:50 Dallas Shot on goal by Alex Goligoski saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 61 ft)
0:51
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
0:51 Dallas Cody Eakin won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in offensive zone
1:19 Dallas Cody Eakin credited with hit on Miikka Salomaki in offensive zone
1:27 Nashville Shot on goal by Miikka Salomaki saved by Antti Niemi(Wristshot 21 ft)
1:29 Nashville Paul Gaustad credited with hit on John Klingberg in offensive zone
1:53 Dallas Shot missed by Kris Russell, Wide of Net(Wristshot 57 ft)
2:13 Nashville Shea Weber credited with hit on Patrick Sharp in defensive zone
2:21 Dallas Jason Demers credited with hit on Roman Josi in defensive zone
2:24 Nashville Shot missed by James Neal, Wide of Net(Wristshot 38 ft)
2:35 Nashville Shea Weber shot blocked by Valeri Nichushkin
2:59 Nashville Shot missed by James Neal, Wide of Net(Wristshot 36 ft)
3:13 Nashville Ryan Johansen credited with hit on Colton Sceviour in defensive zone
3:25
Stoppage - Icing
3:25 Nashville Ryan Johansen won faceoff against Tyler Seguin in defensive zone
3:54 Nashville Shot on goal by Colin Wilson saved by Antti Niemi(Wristshot 31 ft)
3:55
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
3:55 Dallas Cody Eakin won faceoff against Craig Smith in defensive zone
4:04 Dallas Shot on goal by Cody Eakin saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 50 ft)
4:05
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
4:05 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Cody Eakin in defensive zone
4:25 Nashville Shot missed by Paul Gaustad, Wide of Net(Wristshot 36 ft)
4:31 Nashville Shot missed by Miikka Salomaki, Wide of Net(Wristshot 31 ft)
4:42 Dallas Shot on goal by Cody Eakin saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 43 ft)
4:43
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
4:43 Nashville Calle Jarnkrok won faceoff against Jason Spezza in defensive zone
4:55 Nashville Takeaway by James Neal in defensive zone
5:11 Nashville Takeaway by James Neal in neutral zone
5:14 Nashville Shot on goal by James Neal saved by Antti Niemi(Wristshot 29 ft)
5:21 Nashville Shot on goal by Ryan Johansen saved by Antti Niemi(Wristshot 24 ft)
5:24 Dallas Alex Goligoski credited with hit on Calle Jarnkrok in defensive zone
5:34 Nashville Shot on goal by James Neal saved by Antti Niemi(Tip-In 9 ft)
6:08 Dallas Takeaway by Jamie Benn in offensive zone
6:15 Dallas Shot on goal by Tyler Seguin saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 53 ft)
6:15
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped; TV timeout
6:15 Nashville Mike Fisher won faceoff against Tyler Seguin in defensive zone
6:22 Dallas Shot on goal by Jordie Benn saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 41 ft)
6:41 Dallas Kris Russell shot blocked by Viktor Arvidsson
6:50 Dallas Tyler Seguin shot blocked by Roman Josi
6:56 Nashville Giveaway by Roman Josi in defensive zone
7:13 Dallas Shot missed by Johnny Oduya, Wide of Net(Slapshot 55 ft)
7:20 Nashville Viktor Arvidsson credited with hit on Johnny Oduya in defensive zone
7:36
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
7:36 Nashville Ryan Johansen won faceoff against Cody Eakin in defensive zone
7:56 Dallas Giveaway by John Klingberg in neutral zone
8:20 Dallas Shot on goal by Antoine Roussel saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 10 ft)
8:22
Stoppage - Net Off
8:22 Nashville Mike Ribeiro won faceoff against Jason Spezza in neutral zone
8:33
Stoppage - Offside
8:33 Dallas Jason Spezza won faceoff against Mike Ribeiro in neutral zone
8:43
Stoppage - Offside
8:43 Nashville Mike Ribeiro won faceoff against Jason Spezza in neutral zone
8:48 Dallas Kris Russell credited with hit on Craig Smith in defensive zone
9:02 Dallas Jason Spezza shot blocked by Mattias Ekholm
9:21 Dallas Takeaway by Jason Demers in defensive zone
9:49 Dallas Takeaway by Tyler Seguin in neutral zone
10:01 Dallas Takeaway by Alex Goligoski in neutral zone
10:05
Stoppage - Puck Frozen; TV timeout
10:05 Dallas Cody Eakin won faceoff against Ryan Johansen in neutral zone
10:28 Dallas Shot on goal by John Klingberg saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 58 ft)
10:30
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
10:30 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Vernon Fiddler in defensive zone
10:47 Nashville Paul Gaustad credited with hit on Alex Goligoski in offensive zone
11:04 Dallas Shot on goal by John Klingberg saved by Pekka Rinne(Slapshot 87 ft)
11:14 Dallas Shot on goal by Valeri Nichushkin saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 49 ft)
11:16
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
11:16 Nashville Mike Fisher won faceoff against Jason Spezza in defensive zone
12:13 Dallas Takeaway by Jason Demers in defensive zone
12:17 Nashville Takeaway by Mike Ribeiro in offensive zone
12:38 Nashville Goal scored by Craig Smith(Snap 7 ft) assisted by Mike Ribeiro and Shea Weber
12:38 Nashville Ryan Johansen won faceoff against Cody Eakin in neutral zone
12:48 Dallas Goal scored by Antoine Roussel(Wristshot 5 ft) assisted by Cody Eakin
12:48 Dallas Cody Eakin won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in neutral zone
13:02 Dallas Giveaway by John Klingberg in neutral zone
13:42 Nashville Shot on goal by James Neal saved by Antti Niemi(Wristshot 26 ft)
14:24 Dallas Jason Demers credited with hit on Colin Wilson in defensive zone
14:30 Dallas Jason Spezza shot blocked by Roman Josi
14:30
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped; TV timeout
14:30 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Jason Spezza in defensive zone
14:48
Stoppage - Puck in Crowd
14:48 Dallas Tyler Seguin won faceoff against Mike Ribeiro in neutral zone
15:03 Dallas Johnny Oduya shot blocked by Shea Weber
15:09 Nashville penalty to Craig Smith 2 minutes for Interference Jason Demers
15:09 Dallas Power play - Jason Spezza won faceoff against Calle Jarnkrok in offensive zone
15:28 Dallas Power play - Jason Spezza shot blocked by Roman Josi
15:57 Dallas Power play - Jamie Benn shot blocked by Ryan Ellis
15:57
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
15:57 Nashville Shorthanded - Mike Fisher won faceoff against Cody Eakin in defensive zone
16:47 Dallas Power play - Shot on goal by Tyler Seguin saved by Pekka Rinne(Snap 39 ft)
16:58 Dallas Power play - Shot on goal by Tyler Seguin saved by Pekka Rinne(Slapshot 48 ft)
17:11 Dallas Shot on goal by Tyler Seguin saved by Pekka Rinne(Snap 38 ft)
17:18
Stoppage - Icing
17:18 Dallas Tyler Seguin won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in offensive zone
17:21 Dallas Shot on goal by Jordie Benn saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 52 ft)
17:22
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
17:22 Dallas Tyler Seguin won faceoff against Ryan Johansen in offensive zone
17:28 Dallas Shot on goal by Kris Russell saved by Pekka Rinne(Slapshot 64 ft)
17:29
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
17:29 Dallas Jamie Benn won faceoff against Calle Jarnkrok in offensive zone
17:38 Nashville Shot on goal by Ryan Johansen saved by Antti Niemi(Wristshot 42 ft)
18:05 Nashville Shot on goal by Shea Weber saved by Antti Niemi(Snap 37 ft)
18:06
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
18:06 Dallas Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Craig Smith in defensive zone
18:21 Nashville Takeaway by Mattias Ekholm in offensive zone
18:28
Stoppage - Puck in Crowd
18:28 Nashville Mike Ribeiro won faceoff against Cody Eakin in offensive zone
18:49 Nashville Shot missed by Craig Smith, Over Net(Tip-In 21 ft)
18:59 Nashville Shot missed by Mattias Ekholm, Over Net(Slapshot 60 ft)
19:08 Dallas Shot on goal by Cody Eakin saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 51 ft)
19:09
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
19:09 Dallas Jason Spezza won faceoff against Mike Fisher in offensive zone
19:11 Dallas Shot on goal by Kris Russell saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 60 ft)
19:12
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
19:12 Nashville Mike Fisher won faceoff against Jason Spezza in defensive zone
19:29 Dallas Shot missed by Jason Spezza, Wide of Net(Wristshot 39 ft)
19:45 Dallas Valeri Nichushkin shot blocked by Roman Josi
19:59 Nashville Shot on goal by Viktor Arvidsson saved by Antti Niemi(Wristshot 85 ft)
20:00
End of 1st period

2nd Period Summary

Time Team Detail
0:00
Start of 2nd period
0:00 Dallas Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Ryan Johansen in neutral zone
0:13 Dallas Shot on goal by Jason Demers saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 88 ft)
0:24
Stoppage - Offside
0:24 Nashville Mike Ribeiro won faceoff against Jamie Benn in neutral zone
0:41 Dallas Takeaway by Patrick Sharp in defensive zone
0:58 Nashville Shot on goal by Filip Forsberg saved by Antti Niemi(Wristshot 29 ft)
1:06 Nashville Shot on goal by Craig Smith saved by Antti Niemi(Backhand 13 ft)
1:13 Nashville Shot missed by Filip Forsberg, Goalpost(Wristshot 20 ft)
1:17 Nashville Shot missed by Roman Josi, Wide of Net(Slapshot 63 ft)
1:23 Nashville Takeaway by James Neal in offensive zone
1:35 Nashville Goal scored by Calle Jarnkrok(Tip-In 9 ft) assisted by James Neal and Anthony Bitetto
1:35 Nashville Ryan Johansen won faceoff against Cody Eakin in neutral zone
1:44 Dallas Jordie Benn credited with hit on Calle Jarnkrok in offensive zone
2:02 Dallas Shot on goal by Ales Hemsky saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 31 ft)
2:17 Dallas Johnny Oduya shot blocked by Ryan Johansen
2:35 Dallas Shot on goal by Valeri Nichushkin saved by Pekka Rinne(Backhand 31 ft)
2:40 Nashville Mike Fisher credited with hit on Johnny Oduya in defensive zone
3:17 Nashville Giveaway by Pekka Rinne in defensive zone
3:35 Nashville Shot on goal by Viktor Arvidsson saved by Antti Niemi(Wristshot 46 ft)
3:53 Nashville Shot on goal by Paul Gaustad saved by Antti Niemi(Wrap-around 9 ft)
3:54
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
3:54 Nashville Craig Smith won faceoff against Cody Eakin in offensive zone
4:19 Nashville Shot missed by Mike Ribeiro, Wide of Net(Tip-In 9 ft)
4:29 Nashville Craig Smith shot blocked by Antoine Roussel
4:39
Stoppage - Offside
4:39 Dallas Jason Spezza won faceoff against Ryan Johansen in neutral zone
4:44
Stoppage - Puck in Benches
4:44 Nashville Ryan Johansen won faceoff against Jamie Benn in offensive zone
5:09 Dallas Jason Demers credited with hit on Calle Jarnkrok in defensive zone
5:37 Nashville Shea Weber credited with hit on Mattias Janmark in defensive zone
5:54
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
5:54 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Tyler Seguin in defensive zone
6:29 Nashville Austin Watson shot blocked by John Klingberg
6:42 Nashville Mattias Ekholm shot blocked by Alex Goligoski
7:31 Nashville Colin Wilson credited with hit on Jordie Benn in offensive zone
8:06 Nashville Takeaway by Filip Forsberg in neutral zone
8:15 Dallas Shot missed by Johnny Oduya, Wide of Net(Slapshot 42 ft)
8:26 Nashville Shot on goal by Roman Josi saved by Antti Niemi(Slapshot 49 ft)
8:28 Dallas penalty to Jamie Benn 2 minutes for Interference Filip Forsberg
8:28
Stoppage - ; TV timeout
8:28 Nashville Power play - Mike Ribeiro won faceoff against Vernon Fiddler in offensive zone
8:39 Dallas Shorthanded - Giveaway by Alex Goligoski in defensive zone
9:17 Nashville Power Play Goal Scored by Shea Weber(Slapshot 48 ft) assisted by Roman Josi and Craig Smith
9:17 Nashville Mike Fisher won faceoff against Tyler Seguin in neutral zone
9:48 Nashville Goal scored by Mattias Ekholm(Backhand 31 ft) assisted by Colin Wilson and Viktor Arvidsson
9:48 Dallas Cody Eakin won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in neutral zone
10:18 Dallas Shot on goal by Ales Hemsky saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 32 ft)
10:31
Stoppage - Icing
10:31 Dallas Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in offensive zone
10:36 Dallas John Klingberg shot blocked by Miikka Salomaki
10:53 Nashville Petter Granberg credited with hit on Radek Faksa in defensive zone
11:06 Nashville Shot on goal by Calle Jarnkrok saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 8 ft)
11:13 Dallas Radek Faksa credited with hit on Roman Josi in defensive zone
11:32 Nashville Shot on goal by Roman Josi saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 13 ft)
11:33
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped; TV timeout
11:33 Dallas Jason Spezza won faceoff against Mike Ribeiro in defensive zone
11:53 Nashville Giveaway by Mike Ribeiro in neutral zone
12:00 Nashville Shot on goal by Filip Forsberg saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 24 ft)
12:07 Nashville Filip Forsberg shot blocked by Jordie Benn
12:15 Nashville Craig Smith shot blocked by Kris Russell
12:25 Dallas Shot on goal by Jason Spezza saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 41 ft)
12:26
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
12:26 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Cody Eakin in defensive zone
12:32 Nashville Anthony Bitetto credited with hit on Antoine Roussel in defensive zone
12:37 Nashville Petter Granberg credited with hit on Cody Eakin in defensive zone
12:40 Dallas Shot missed by Jason Demers, Wide of Net(Wristshot 42 ft)
12:42
Stoppage - Net Off
12:42 Nashville penalty to Anthony Bitetto 2 minutes for Roughing Antoine Roussel
12:42 Dallas penalty to Antoine Roussel 2 minutes for Roughing Anthony Bitetto
12:42 Nashville Ryan Johansen won faceoff against Cody Eakin in defensive zone
13:41 Nashville Shot on goal by Filip Forsberg saved by Kari Lehtonen(Backhand 40 ft)
14:00 Dallas Jamie Benn shot blocked by Ryan Ellis
14:05 Dallas Shot missed by Jason Demers, Wide of Net(Wristshot 15 ft)
14:23
Stoppage - Puck Frozen; TV timeout
14:23 Nashville Mike Fisher won faceoff against Jason Spezza in defensive zone
14:45 Nashville Shot on goal by Calle Jarnkrok saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 21 ft)
14:51 Dallas Valeri Nichushkin credited with hit on Calle Jarnkrok in offensive zone
14:57 Dallas Shot on goal by Antoine Roussel saved by Pekka Rinne(Slapshot 50 ft)
15:03 Dallas Antoine Roussel shot blocked by Roman Josi
15:07 Nashville penalty to Roman Josi 2 minutes for Cross checking Antoine Roussel
15:07 Nashville Shorthanded - Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Jason Spezza in defensive zone
15:32 Dallas Power play - Giveaway by John Klingberg in offensive zone
15:45 Nashville Shorthanded - Shot on goal by Miikka Salomaki saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 36 ft)
16:06 Nashville penalty to Miikka Salomaki 2 minutes for High-sticking Jason Spezza
16:06
Stoppage - ; Visitor Timeout
16:06 Dallas Power play - Jamie Benn won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in offensive zone
16:17 Dallas Power play - Shot on goal by Tyler Seguin saved by Pekka Rinne(Snap 20 ft)
16:27 Dallas Power play - Shot on goal by Jamie Benn saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 22 ft)
16:28 Dallas Power Play Goal Scored by Jason Spezza(Backhand 6 ft) assisted by Jamie Benn and John Klingberg
16:28 Dallas Power play - Jamie Benn won faceoff against Calle Jarnkrok in neutral zone
17:13 Nashville Shorthanded - Mattias Ekholm credited with hit on Ales Hemsky in defensive zone
18:01 Dallas Power play - Giveaway by Cody Eakin in offensive zone
18:23 Dallas Shot on goal by Vernon Fiddler saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 26 ft)
18:24
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
18:24 Dallas Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Mike Fisher in offensive zone
18:30 Dallas penalty to Radek Faksa 2 minutes for Holding Viktor Arvidsson
18:30 Dallas Shorthanded - Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Mike Ribeiro in defensive zone
18:48
Stoppage - Puck in Benches
18:48 Nashville Power play - Craig Smith won faceoff against Cody Eakin in neutral zone
19:10 Dallas Shorthanded - Takeaway by Cody Eakin in neutral zone
19:13 Dallas Shorthanded - Cody Eakin shot blocked by Roman Josi
19:13
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
19:13 Nashville Power play - Mike Fisher won faceoff against Vernon Fiddler in defensive zone
19:38 Nashville Power play - Ryan Ellis shot blocked by Alex Goligoski
19:41 Dallas Shorthanded - Giveaway by Alex Goligoski in defensive zone
20:00
End of 2nd period

3rd Period Summary

Time Team Detail
0:00
Start of 3rd period
0:00 Dallas Shorthanded - Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Craig Smith in neutral zone
0:23 Dallas Shorthanded - Takeaway by Colton Sceviour in defensive zone
0:46 Dallas Takeaway by Jamie Benn in defensive zone
0:53 Dallas Shot on goal by Alex Goligoski saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 46 ft)
0:54
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
0:54 Dallas Cody Eakin won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in offensive zone
1:12
Stoppage - Icing
1:12 Nashville Ryan Johansen won faceoff against Cody Eakin in offensive zone
1:34
Stoppage - Puck Frozen
1:34 Dallas Antoine Roussel won faceoff against Ryan Johansen in defensive zone
1:48
Stoppage - Net Off
1:48 Dallas Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in offensive zone
1:52 Dallas Jordie Benn shot blocked by Miikka Salomaki
2:05 Dallas Takeaway by Ales Hemsky in offensive zone
2:06 Dallas Shot on goal by Antoine Roussel saved by Pekka Rinne(Wrap-around 11 ft)
2:13 Dallas Antoine Roussel credited with hit on Paul Gaustad in neutral zone
2:19 Dallas Ales Hemsky shot blocked by Anthony Bitetto
2:54 Nashville Shot on goal by Mike Fisher saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 5 ft)
3:02 Nashville Mike Fisher shot blocked by Jason Demers
3:02 Dallas penalty to Jason Demers 2 minutes for Cross checking Mike Fisher
3:02 Nashville Power play - Craig Smith won faceoff against Cody Eakin in offensive zone
3:18 Nashville Power play - Shot on goal by Filip Forsberg saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 40 ft)
3:19
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
3:19 Dallas Shorthanded - Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Craig Smith in defensive zone
3:58 Nashville Power play - Shea Weber shot blocked by Alex Goligoski
4:18 Nashville Power play - Roman Josi shot blocked by Vernon Fiddler
4:37 Nashville Power play - Shot missed by Roman Josi, Over Net(Slapshot 32 ft)
4:42 Dallas Shorthanded - Giveaway by Alex Goligoski in defensive zone
5:03 Nashville Shot on goal by Shea Weber saved by Kari Lehtonen(Slapshot 28 ft)
5:04
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped; Player Injury
5:04
Stoppage - ; TV timeout
5:04 Nashville Ryan Johansen won faceoff against Tyler Seguin in offensive zone
5:10 Dallas Jordie Benn credited with hit on Calle Jarnkrok in defensive zone
5:13 Nashville Shot on goal by James Neal saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 21 ft)
5:31 Nashville Shea Weber shot blocked by Colton Sceviour
5:37 Nashville Goal scored by James Neal(Slapshot 31 ft) assisted by Shea Weber and Ryan Johansen
5:37 Nashville Mike Fisher won faceoff against Cody Eakin in neutral zone
6:01 Dallas Shot on goal by John Klingberg saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 59 ft)
6:04
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
6:04 Dallas penalty to Antoine Roussel 2 minutes for Roughing Anthony Bitetto
6:04 Dallas Shorthanded - Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Craig Smith in defensive zone
6:11 Nashville Power play - Shot on goal by Craig Smith saved by Kari Lehtonen(Slapshot 31 ft)
7:21 Nashville Power play - Shot missed by Ryan Johansen, Over Net(Wristshot 37 ft)
7:42 Nashville Power play - Shot on goal by Mike Fisher saved by Kari Lehtonen(Snap 19 ft)
8:02 Nashville Power play - Shot missed by Mattias Ekholm, Wide of Net(Slapshot 28 ft)
8:08 Dallas Takeaway by Johnny Oduya in defensive zone
8:55
Stoppage - Icing
8:55 Nashville Mike Fisher won faceoff against Jason Spezza in offensive zone
9:47 Dallas Giveaway by Jason Demers in neutral zone
10:25 Dallas Shot missed by Antoine Roussel, Wide of Net(Wristshot 14 ft)
10:26 Nashville Giveaway by Roman Josi in defensive zone
10:30 Dallas Goal scored by Vernon Fiddler(Slapshot 53 ft) assisted by Alex Goligoski and Antoine Roussel
10:30 Dallas Jason Spezza won faceoff against Ryan Johansen in neutral zone
11:02 Dallas Shot on goal by Valeri Nichushkin saved by Pekka Rinne(Backhand 22 ft)
11:02
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped; TV timeout
11:02 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Radek Faksa in defensive zone
11:08 Dallas Shot on goal by Jason Demers saved by Pekka Rinne(Slapshot 60 ft)
11:08
Stoppage - Puck in Crowd
11:08 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Radek Faksa in defensive zone
11:14 Dallas Shot on goal by Colton Sceviour saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 39 ft)
11:16 Dallas Shot on goal by Johnny Oduya saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 65 ft)
11:17 Nashville Giveaway by Roman Josi in defensive zone
11:17
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
11:17 Nashville Calle Jarnkrok won faceoff against Radek Faksa in defensive zone
11:31
Stoppage - Puck in Benches
11:31 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Antoine Roussel in neutral zone
11:37
Stoppage - High Stick
11:37 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Antoine Roussel in neutral zone
11:44
Stoppage - Offside
11:44 Nashville Mike Fisher won faceoff against Jason Spezza in neutral zone
12:19 Dallas Shot on goal by Alex Goligoski saved by Pekka Rinne(Slapshot 58 ft)
12:20
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
12:20 Dallas Jamie Benn won faceoff against Calle Jarnkrok in offensive zone
12:29 Dallas Shot on goal by Alex Goligoski saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 57 ft)
12:30
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
12:30 Dallas Jamie Benn won faceoff against Calle Jarnkrok in offensive zone
12:42 Nashville Shot on goal by James Neal saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 4 ft)
12:42
Stoppage - Goalie Stopped
12:42 Nashville Ryan Johansen won faceoff against Vernon Fiddler in offensive zone
12:46 Nashville Petter Granberg shot blocked by Radek Faksa
13:01 Dallas Radek Faksa credited with hit on Petter Granberg in defensive zone
13:16 Nashville Takeaway by Ryan Johansen in offensive zone
13:39 Dallas Takeaway by Cody Eakin in neutral zone
14:53 Dallas Giveaway by Valeri Nichushkin in offensive zone
15:03 Dallas Jason Demers shot blocked by Miikka Salomaki
15:25 Nashville Shot on goal by Miikka Salomaki saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 26 ft)
15:31 Nashville Shot missed by Austin Watson, Wide of Net(Backhand 10 ft)
15:36
Stoppage - Puck Frozen; TV timeout
15:36 Dallas Radek Faksa won faceoff against Mike Fisher in offensive zone
15:43
Stoppage - Puck in Crowd
15:43 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Cody Eakin in neutral zone
15:49 Nashville Shot on goal by Ryan Ellis saved by Kari Lehtonen(Wristshot 48 ft)
16:02 Nashville Takeaway by Austin Watson in neutral zone
16:08 Dallas Cody Eakin credited with hit on Austin Watson in neutral zone
16:15 Nashville Craig Smith credited with hit on Alex Goligoski in defensive zone
16:16 Dallas Shot missed by John Klingberg, Wide of Net(Wristshot 84 ft)
16:29
Stoppage - Icing
16:29 Dallas Jason Spezza won faceoff against Mike Ribeiro in offensive zone
16:34 Dallas Jason Demers shot blocked by Mattias Ekholm
16:41 Dallas Takeaway by Jason Spezza in defensive zone
17:28 Dallas Shot on goal by Valeri Nichushkin saved by Pekka Rinne(Wristshot 20 ft)
17:34
Stoppage - Icing
17:34 Dallas Tyler Seguin won faceoff against Mike Fisher in offensive zone
17:41 Dallas Jamie Benn shot blocked by Mike Fisher
17:42
Stoppage - Puck in Netting
17:42 Dallas Tyler Seguin won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in offensive zone
18:09 Nashville Takeaway by Roman Josi in defensive zone
18:20 Nashville Giveaway by Roman Josi in defensive zone
18:30
Stoppage - Icing
18:30 Dallas Jason Spezza won faceoff against Paul Gaustad in offensive zone
18:35 Dallas Jason Demers shot blocked by Miikka Salomaki
19:00 Nashville Shot missed by Roman Josi, Wide of Net(Snap 134 ft)
19:03
Stoppage - Icing
19:03 Dallas Jamie Benn won faceoff against Mike Fisher in offensive zone
19:42
Stoppage - Icing
19:42 Nashville Paul Gaustad won faceoff against Jamie Benn in offensive zone
19:47 Dallas penalty to Jamie Benn 5 minutes for Fighting (maj) Paul Gaustad
19:47 Nashville penalty to Paul Gaustad 5 minutes for Fighting (maj) Jamie Benn
19:47 Dallas Vernon Fiddler won faceoff against Mike Fisher in defensive zone
19:55 Dallas Antoine Roussel credited with hit on Mattias Ekholm in neutral zone
20:00
End of 3rd period
20:00
End of Game



Game Information

Arena: Bridgestone Arena
Location: Nashville, Tennessee		Referees: Brian Pochmara, Brian Pochmara
Linesmen: Pierre Racicot, Steve Miller
Attendance: 17,113 (100.0% full)

Team Statistical Comparison

Key:  Dallas   Nashville
Total Shots
 38
  34
PIM
 15
  13
Hits
  14
 15
Giveaways
 9
  7
Takeaways
 15
  9
Faceoffs Won
  37
 42

1st Period Summary

Time Team Scoring Detail DAL NSH
12:38
Craig Smith (15)
Assists: Mike Ribeiro, Shea Weber		01
12:48
Antoine Roussel (10)
Assist: Cody Eakin		11
TimeTeamPenalty Detail
15:09
Craig Smith: 2 Minutes for Interference

2nd Period Summary

Time Team Scoring Detail DAL NSH
1:35
Calle Jarnkrok (13)
Assists: James Neal, Anthony Bitetto		12
9:17
Shea Weber (16) (Power Play)
Assists: Roman Josi, Craig Smith		13
9:48
Mattias Ekholm (7)
Assists: Colin Wilson, Viktor Arvidsson		14
16:28
Jason Spezza (22) (Power Play)
Assists: Jamie Benn, John Klingberg		24
TimeTeamPenalty Detail
8:28
Jamie Benn: 2 Minutes for Interference
12:42
Antoine Roussel: 2 Minutes for Roughing
12:42
Anthony Bitetto: 2 Minutes for Roughing
15:07
Roman Josi: 2 Minutes for Cross checking
16:06
Miikka Salomaki: 2 Minutes for High-sticking
18:30
Radek Faksa: 2 Minutes for Holding

3rd Period Summary

Time Team Scoring Detail DAL NSH
5:37
James Neal (22)
Assists: Shea Weber, Ryan Johansen		25
10:30
Vernon Fiddler (9)
Assists: Alex Goligoski, Antoine Roussel		35
TimeTeamPenalty Detail
3:02
Jason Demers: 2 Minutes for Cross checking
6:04
Antoine Roussel: 2 Minutes for Roughing
19:47
Jamie Benn: 5 Minute Major for Fighting
19:47
Paul Gaustad: 5 Minute Major for Fighting

Player Summary

Dallas StarsTime On IceFaceoffs
Player G A +/- SOG MS BS PN PIM HT TK GV SHF TOT PP SH EV FW FL %
Jamie Benn LW01-3100270202418:233:300:4714:066366.7
Jordie Benn D 00-1201002002013:310:000:0013:310000.0
J. Demers D 00-2221123313120:041:472:0016:170000.0
C. Eakin C 011300002212414:451:311:4411:3061430.0
R. Faksa C 000001122001811:270:001:0110:261325.0
V. Fiddler C 101201000002213:430:004:209:2310566.7
A. Goligoski D 011403001132625:051:474:4918:290000.0
A. Hemsky RW001200000102215:591:530:0014:060000.0
M. Janmark C 000000000001612:500:000:4312:070000.0
J. Klingberg D 011311000032322:373:120:0019:250000.0
V. Nichushkin RW000401001012015:431:290:0014:140000.0
J. Oduya D 00-2120000102417:120:004:0013:120000.0
A. Roussel LW111411242002413:280:001:5811:301233.3
K. Russell D 00-1211001002418:210:002:4915:320000.0
C. Sceviour C 00-1101000202313:190:003:0510:140000.0
T. Seguin C 00-4500000102017:563:400:0014:165550.0
P. Sharp LW00-2000000101311:113:000:008:110000.0
J. Spezza C 100210000102117:453:060:0014:3981044.4
Dallas Stars Scratches
PlayerDetail
J. OleksiakScratched
T. MoenScratched
P. EavesIllness
P. NemethScratched
Nashville PredatorsTime On IceFaceoffs
Player G A +/- SOG MS BS PN PIM HT TK GV SHF TOT PP SH EV FW FL %
V. Arvidsson RW011201001001610:310:000:0010:310000.0
A. Bitetto D 010001121001612:490:000:0012:490000.0
M. Ekholm D 101122002102622:321:453:2017:270000.0
R. Ellis D 001102000002520:031:452:2815:500000.0
M. Fisher C 001201002002516:491:451:5913:0511664.7
F. Forsberg C 001410000102219:135:041:5712:120000.0
P. Gaustad C 000110152002111:410:001:2910:12121054.5
P. Granberg D 000000002001713:030:000:0013:030000.0
C. Jarnkrok C 101300000002314:290:001:1713:122528.6
R. Johansen C 011211001101814:051:450:0012:209660.0
R. Josi D 011236120142825:125:041:3918:290000.0
J. Neal LW111620000302215:201:450:0013:350000.0
M. Ribeiro C 010010000112118:295:040:0013:255550.0
M. Salomaki LW00-1314120002112:320:001:1911:130000.0
C. Smith C 110310121002216:565:040:0011:523537.5
A. Watson LW000010000101911:520:001:3510:170000.0
S. Weber D 121301002002826:465:042:3119:110000.0
C. Wilson C 011100001001710:190:000:0010:190000.0
Nashville Predators Scratches
PlayerDetail
B. JackmanScratched

Goaltending Summary

Dallas Stars Goaltending
Player SA GA Saves SV% TOI PIM
K. Lehtonen16115.93828:040
A. Niemi18414.77829:480
Nashville Predators Goaltending
Player SA GA Saves SV% TOI PIM
P. Rinne38335.92159:580

Shots On Goal

Team1st2nd3rdT
Dallas17101138
Nashville10141034

Power Play Summary

TeamPPG / PPO
Dallas1 of 3
Nashville1 of 4

* - A player receives a "plus" if he is on the ice when his Club scores an even-strength or shorthand goal. He receives a "minus" if he is on the ice for an even-strength or shorthand goal scored by the opposing Club. The difference in these numbers is considered the player's plus-minus statistic.