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Predators Down Buffalo 2-1 - Match Report

The Predators beat Buffalo 2-1 on Saturday, earning a victory backstopped by Pekka Rinne's 30 saves.

Nashville won as a -179 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 6.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Craig Smith, and Ryan Johansen each scored for the Predators in the victory. Johansen opened the scoring for Nashville.

Pekka Rinne turned in a 30-save effort for the Predators.

Sam Reinhart scored for the Sabres, finding the net behind Pekka Rinne.

Buffalo got a 35-stop effort from Linus Ullmark in the loss.

Nashville scored 1 times on 3 chances on the power play, while Buffalo went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Buffalo lost the shots on goal battle to Nashville by a margin of 37-31.

Next game, Nashville takes its act home to face Toronto looking for another win. For Buffalo, they head home to face Ottawa.