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Recap - Panthers Defeat Nashville 6-2

Noel Acciari sniped 3 goals in leading Florida to a 6-2 win over Nashville on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena.

The Panthers were a -138 favorite in the win. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 5.5.

Noel Acciari(3), Aaron Ekblad, Jonathan Huberdeau, and Frank Vatrano each scored for the Panthers in the victory. Ekblad opened the scoring for Florida.

Sergei Bobrovsky turned in a 28-save effort for the Panthers.

Nashville got goals from Eeli Tolvanen, and Viktor Arvidsson in the loss, but it wasn't enough.

Nashville got a 26-stop effort from Pekka Rinne in the loss.

On the power play, Florida went 0-for-4, while the Predators were 1-for-2 with the man advantage.

Nashville lost the shots on goal battle to Florida by a margin of 32-30.

Florida looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Hurricanes. The Predators will aim to get back on the winning track at Dallas.