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Nashville Predators: Three up, three down from opening round victory

By Corey Francis

DENVER, CO - APRIL 22: Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban, right, #76 and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog #92 hug it out at the end game 6 of round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Predators won 5-0 at the Pepsi Center April 22, 2018. The Predators won the series 4-2. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - APRIL 22: Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban, right, #76 and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog #92 hug it out at the end game 6 of round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Predators won 5-0 at the Pepsi Center April 22, 2018. The Predators won the series 4-2. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – APRIL 22: Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban, right, #76 and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog #92 hug it out at the end game 6 of round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Predators won 5-0 at the Pepsi Center April 22, 2018. The Predators won the series 4-2. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – APRIL 22: Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban, right, #76 and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog #92 hug it out at the end game 6 of round one of the Stanley Cup Playoffs after the Predators won 5-0 at the Pepsi Center April 22, 2018. The Predators won the series 4-2. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

After a brilliant shutout win last night, the Nashville Predators are heading into the second round of the playoffs. Who helped and who underperformed?

Finally. It took longer than most of us expected, but we finally witnessed a complete 60-minute game from the Nashville Predators. In what was a dominating Game 6 performance, the Predators eliminated the Colorado Avalanche from Stanley Cup Playoff. It was not easy, or at least as easy fans hoped, but in the end, the Predators won out.

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We can complain about the officiating as it played heavily into the series. There could also be discussion regarding the overly physical play that transpired between the two teams. Several fans have taken to Twitter to express their displeasure for the other team’s play. If we are being honest, both teams committed ridiculous penalties throughout the series. It cost the Predators a game at home. Luckily, they kept their heads on straight for Game 6 and closed out the lowest seed in the Western Conference.

There was plenty of action on the ice to keep things exciting. The opening game brought us the filthiest goal of the entire playoffs so far. Filip Forsberg‘s skill and poise amazed fans across the league.

And, let’s not forget Forsberg slick goal in Game 4.

Now, the handshakes are completed and the Predators move on to Round 2. They will need a complete team effort across the board to beat the Winnipeg Jets. Who played well, and who underperformed against Colorado?

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