Another dramatic comeback against the Panthers wasn't meant to be, as the Nashville Predators fell to Florida by a 5-4 final on Thursday night at Bridgestone Arena.
Nashville scored twice in the second period and added two more in the third, but as was the case in Tuesday's loss to Carolina, another slow start for the Preds ultimately led to the final result.
Final Push Not Enough as Preds Fall to Panthers to Begin Two-Game Set
Bridgestone Recap: Nashville's Comeback Falls Short in Loss to Florida
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NSH Recap: Ekholm has goal, assist in Preds' 5-4 loss
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Hynes talks poor starts following Preds' 5-4 loss
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Forsberg, Arvidsson bemoan another poor start
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FLA@NSH: Ekholm rips puck home to get Preds on board
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FLA@NSH: Forsberg tips Arvidsson's shot into the net

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FLA@NSH: Sissons scores in 3rd period
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FLA@NSH: Johansen scores in 3rd period
NSH Recap: Ekholm has goal, assist in Preds' 5-4 loss