Predators Narrow Playoff Race Gap with Victory Over Kings

Nashville's win ends Los Angeles' winning streak, tightening the Western Conference playoff competition.

The Nashville Predators defeated the Los Angeles Kings 4-1, closing the gap in the Western Conference playoff race.
The Predators' victory ended the Kings' four-game winning streak and marked their second win in the three-game season series against the Kings.
Nashville's goaltender Juuse Saros made 27 saves, playing a key role in the team's victory.
The game featured a tight contest with both teams struggling to maintain control of the puck, leading to a low-scoring affair until empty-net goals in the final minutes.
Injury updates: The Kings' forward Viktor Arvidsson was placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury sustained in a previous game.