Filip Forsberg’s ninth career hat trick propelled the Nashville Predators to a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night. Luke Evangelista also contributed to the scoreboard, while goaltender Juuse Saros made 26 saves to secure Nashville’s ninth victory in its last ten games. Gustav Nyquist chipped in with three assists, enhancing the Predators’ offensive firepower.
Predators coach Andrew Brunette praised Forsberg’s performance, describing him as “the whole package.” According to Brunette, Forsberg’s power-forward style of play, combined with his skill, proved to be a lethal combination.
Buffalo managed to get on the board with goals from Bowen Byram and Owen Power, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Nashville’s offensive onslaught.
Despite a solid effort, Sabres goaltender Eric Comrie’s 21 saves couldn’t prevent his team from suffering their third consecutive loss.
Buffalo coach Don Granato acknowledged the challenge of facing a relentless Predators team, particularly considering potential fatigue among his players. Despite some positive aspects of their performance, the Sabres fell short of their desired result against Nashville.
Forsberg kickstarted the scoring for Nashville with a power-play goal early in the first period, showcasing his offensive prowess with a well-placed wrist shot past Comrie’s glove.
