nhl Game Recap
Predators Fall 5-2 Against Tampa Bay - Game Recap
Yanni Gourde was the difference, potting a pair for Tampa Bay on Monday as the Lightning skated off with a 5-2 victory over the Predators at Amalie Arena.
Bettors who backed the Lightning were rewarded as -162 favorites at sportsbooks. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 5.5.
Yanni Gourde(2), Steven Stamkos, Brayden Point, and Ondrej Palat each scored for the Lightning in the victory. Palat opened the scoring for Tampa Bay.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 25 of 27 Nashville shots in the victory.
Nashville got goals from Mikael Granlund, and Eeli Tolvanen in the loss, but it wasn't enough.
Nashville got a 21-stop effort from Juuse Saros in the loss.
Tampa Bay scored 1 times on 4 chances on the power play, while Nashville went 0-for-3 with the man advantage.
Tampa Bay lost the shots on goal battle to Nashville by a margin of 27-26.
Tampa Bay looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Red Wings. The Predators will aim to get back on the winning track at Florida.