Overview
- The Nashville Predators beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-2, ending Anaheim’s five-game winning run and extending Nashville’s streak to six following Wednesday’s game.
- Shane Wright, acquired by Nashville on Nov. 1, recorded his first goal as a Predator and added an assist in a two-point night that accelerated his integration into the lineup.
- Nils Höglander and Jayden Struble each had a goal and an assist, and Steven Stamkos added an insurance goal late to seal the result.
- Goaltender Justus Annunen delivered a strong start with 25 saves and his fourth straight win, while Ducks starter Laurent Brossoit stopped 18 of 22 shots in the loss.
- The result moved Nashville to 10-5-5 and Anaheim to 9-8-1, set Nashville up to visit the Vegas Golden Knights next, and left the Ducks needing to refocus their defense and power play during the remainder of their homestand.