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Predators Fall to Red Wings in Tight March Opener
3 Mar
Summary
- Nashville lost 4-2 to Detroit in their first March game.
- The Predators are 1-1-1 since the Olympic break.
- Adam Wilsby is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
The Nashville Predators began their March schedule with a challenging 4-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Monday afternoon. This outcome places the Predators' record at 1-1-1 in games played since the Olympic break.
Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault each scored for Nashville. However, the Red Wings proved decisive by netting two goals during the second period. Captain Roman Josi noted that while the first period was competitive, the team "got away from our game a little bit" in the second.
Luke Evangelista echoed Josi's sentiments, describing the game as "playoff type" and emphasizing the tight margins. The Predators had opportunities, but Detroit sealed their victory with an empty-net goal late in the third period.
Head Coach Andrew Brunette acknowledged the team's "will, the desire, the want" but pointed to moments where the game "just got away from us." The team is looking ahead to their next game against the Columbus Blue Jackets tomorrow.
In injury news, defenseman Adam Wilsby is sidelined week-to-week with a lower-body injury, leading to Justin Barron's inclusion in the lineup. The Predators are preparing for a road game in Columbus before returning home to face Boston on Thursday.
