A start to the playoffs in the form of a nightmare for Roman Josi and Nashville! The Predators lost 7-2 in Denver to Colorado, who trailed 5-0 after just 15’04 of play.
Called to replace in the cage of the Predators the holder Juuse Saros announced injured in the leg on the left, David Rittich was “chase” after losing five times on the thirteen shots he received. The Avalanche went 1-0 after 2’20” of play by Nathan MacKinnon on a power play before doubling the bet. .. 22” later by Devon Toews.
Aligned for 24’03”, Roman Josi showed a record of -1. The captain of the Predators will have to find the words to revive his team before Act II on Thursday. Nashville will still be without Juuse Saros, the 38-win goaltender this season.
Washington and Pittsburgh start well
In the other games of the evening, Washington won 4-2 at Sunrise against Florida in the ice of the … best team of the regular season. Finally at Madison Square Garden, Pittsburgh beat the Rangers 4-3 thanks to a success from Evgeny Malkin after 5’58” of play in the third overtime.
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