In arguably their toughest test through 20 games this season, the Preds placed in their top percentile.
Ryan Johansen posted a goal and an assist, as the Nashville Predators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning by a 3-2 final on Monday night at Bridgestone Arena. The result is Nashville's second consecutive victory overall, and it gives them a season sweep over the team with the second-best record in the League.
It was also career victory No. 319 for Preds goaltender Pekka Rinne, a mark that tied him with Miikka Kiprusoff for the most wins by a Finnish-born goaltender in NHL history.
Overall, not bad for a Monday.
Preds Prevail Over Lightning in Clash Between League's Best
Rinne Ties Kiprusoff for Most Wins by Finnish-Born Goaltender as Nashville Sweeps Season Series with Tampa Bay
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© John Russell