Jets play the Predators on 3-game win streak
The Winnipeg Jets seek to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Nashville PredatorsAPRIL 8•ASSOCIATED PRESS
NHL roundup: Predators top Devils, move into top wild-card spotRyan O’Reilly scored the only goal in the shootout on Sunday night for the Nashville Predators, who inched closer to clinching a playoff ber...
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Luke Hughes - Contributes assist SundayHughes notched an assist and added a shot on net in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators.
ImpactHughes provided the primary assist on the opening goal of the game. He also added one shot on net, two blocked shots, two PIM and a plus-1 rating in 24:43 of ice time. The 22-year-old defenseman extended his point streak to seven games - one goal and six assists - but has not registered a multi-point game since March 21. With his 45 points on the season, Hughes now has the second-most by a rookie defenseman in team history.
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Ryan O'Reilly - Pockets two assistsForsberg registered two assists - including one on the power-play - in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Devils.
ImpactO'Reilly contributed two helpers on the only markers scored during regulation to help his team head to the extra frame and eventually win in the shootout. It was his second multi-point game in his past three and his 19th multi-point game of the season. The 33-year-old center now has 25 goals and 40 assists on the year and has surpassed his career point totals in all but one season played over his long NHL career.
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Filip Forsberg - Distributes two helpersForsberg recorded two assists - including one on the power-play - in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Devils.
ImpactForsberg contributed two apples on the only markers scored during regulation to help his team head to the extra frame and eventually win in the shootout. It was his second multi-point game in his past three and his 28th multi-point game of the season. After already setting new career highs in goals and points, Forsberg continues to add to his totals as the Predators have their sights set on the playoffs.
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Jake Allen - Thrust into duty after injuryAllen allowed one goal on 30 shots in Sunday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Senators.
ImpactAfter starter Kaapo Kahkonen let in a goal and exited the game just 8:39 into the first frame, Allen filled in between the pipes and gave his team a chance for the win all night. He turned aside all 30 shots - including two in overtime - that he faced except for one in the third period. Allen only has two wins in his last six games and has allowed 20 goals over that span. With only four games left on the season and four points out of a playoff spot, it is looking dim for the Devils hopes. They host Toronto on Tuesday.
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Juuse Saros - Steady in Sunday's winSaros kicked out 23 of 25 shots in a 3-2 shootout win over the Devils on Sunday.
ImpactJack Hughes scored a goal early in the first frame on Saros but the 28-year-old netminder played solid after that, letting in only one more. He turned away all three shots sent his way to finish with a .920 save percentage on the night. It was Saros' seventh win in his past nine games, allowing only 22 goals over that span. The Predators hold one of the wildcard playoff positions and look to keep it as they host the Jets on Tuesday.
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