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Predators Down Tampa Bay 4-1 - Match Report

Pekka Rinne made 38 stops Monday to lead the Predators over the Lightning 4-1 at Amalie Arena.

The Predators were a +262 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.5.

Nashville got goals from Calle Jarnkrok, Eeli Tolvanen, Viktor Arvidsson, and Mattias Ekholm in the victory. Tolvanen opened the scoring at 3:58 of the second period.

Pekka Rinne turned in a 38-save effort for the Predators.

Tampa Bay got a goal from Steven Stamkos in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Curtis McElhinney stopped 22 of 25 shots for the Lightning, but it wasn't enough to earn the victory.

On the power play, Nashville went 1-for-2, while the Lightning were 0-for-3 with the man advantage.

Nashville lost the shots on goal battle to Tampa Bay by a margin of 39-26.

Nashville looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Panthers. The Lightning will aim to get back on the winning track at Dallas.