nhl Game Recap
Predators Down New York 4-1 - Match Report
Cole Smith scored a pair of goals against the Rangers as Nashville handed New York a 4-1 defeat on Thursday at Madison Square Garden.
Bettors who backed the Predators were rewarded as +164 underdogs at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 6.0.
Cole Smith(2), Ryan O'Reilly, and Filip Forsberg each scored for the Predators in the victory. Smith opened the scoring for Nashville.
Juuse Saros stopped 23 of 24 New York shots in the victory.
Adam Fox scored for the Rangers, finding the net behind Juuse Saros.
New York got a 14-stop effort from Igor Shesterkin in the loss.
Nashville scored 2 times on 4 chances on the power play, while New York went 1-for-4 with the man advantage.
New York lost the shots on goal battle to Nashville by a margin of 27-24.
Nashville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Sharks. The Rangers will aim to get back on the winning track at Seattle.