Forsberg, Saros Lead Predators to Fifth Straight Win

Filip Forsberg scored twice and Juuse Saros stopped all 30 shots as Nashville defeated the Los Angeles Kings 3-0 on Tuesday, November 10. The win extended the Predators’ streak to five games and opened a five-game West Coast road trip. Nashville improved to 9-4-5 after starting the season with more overtime losses than wins through its first 13 games.

Nils Hoglander assisted on both of Forsberg’s goals. The first came early in the opening period after Hoglander recovered a turnover and passed the puck through Cody Ceci’s legs. Forsberg scored again in the second period on a shot set up by Hoglander from the boards.

Adam Wilsby added an empty-net goal, his third in the NHL and first since December 20. Saros recorded his first shutout of the season and the 28th of his career, making 13 saves in the third period. Anton Forsberg made 27 saves for Los Angeles, which was held scoreless for the first time this season and lost consecutive games.

Filip Forsberg has six goals in his past eight games, including two multigoal performances in the past two weeks. Nashville’s next game is at Anaheim on Wednesday, November 11. The Kings are scheduled to host the New York Islanders on Thursday, November 12.