Smith's late power-play goal leads Predators over Sabres 2-1
Craig Smith’s power-play goal with 6:29 remaining in the third period propelled the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Buffalo Sabres
1
Nashville Predators
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| NSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
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Match Report
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| 10/31/26 | @ Los Angeles Kings | W 3-2 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Anaheim Ducks | W 7-6 | NHL |
| 10/27/26 | @ San Jose Sharks | W 2-0 | NHL |
| 10/24/26 | @ Washington Capitals | L 3-4 | NHL |
| 10/21/26 | vs Philadelphia Flyers | L 1-3 | NHL |
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Play by Play
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Missed 19:58 1-2
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Missed 17:30 1-2
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Penalty 17:14
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Goal 13:31 1-2
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Missed 13:31 1-1
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Penalty 13:24
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Missed 13:11 1-1
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Missed 11:13 1-1
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Missed 10:00 1-1
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Missed 9:38 1-1
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Missed 1:20 1-1
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Penalty 0:44
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Missed 19:08 1-1
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Missed 18:26 1-1
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Missed 18:11 1-1
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Missed 14:47 1-1
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Missed 11:28 1-1
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Penalty 9:47
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Goal 6:05 1-1
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Missed 6:05 1-0
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Missed 4:44 1-0
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Missed 0:51 1-0
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Missed 19:57 1-0
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Missed 19:14 1-0
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Goal 18:58 1-0
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Missed 11:23 0-0
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Penalty 7:14
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Missed 5:36 0-0
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Missed 4:15 0-0
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Missed 3:50 0-0
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Penalty 2:08
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Missed 1:55 0-0
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Missed 1:53 0-0
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End of Game 20:00 1-2
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Period End 20:00 1-2
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Missed 19:58 1-2
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Blocked 19:52 1-2
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Shot 18:59 1-2
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Blocked 18:48 1-2
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Shot 18:02 1-2
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Shot 18:01 1-2
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Shot 17:45 1-2
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Missed 17:30 1-2
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Face Off 17:19 1-2
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Stoppage 17:19 1-2
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Face Off 17:14 1-2
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Penalty 17:14
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Shot 17:13 1-2
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Takeaway 17:08 1-2
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Blocked 16:59 1-2
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Shot 16:51 1-2
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Face Off 16:44 1-2
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Stoppage 16:44 1-2
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Face Off 16:36 1-2
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Stoppage 16:36 1-2
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Shot 16:36 1-2
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Takeaway 16:30 1-2
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Hit 15:59 1-2
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Face Off 15:46 1-2
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Stoppage 15:46 1-2
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Hit 15:34 1-2
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Blocked 15:27 1-2
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Face Off 15:22 1-2
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Stoppage 15:22 1-2
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Hit 14:48 1-2
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Blocked 14:45 1-2
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Blocked 14:24 1-2
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Face Off 13:55 1-2
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Stoppage 13:55 1-2
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Blocked 13:47 1-2
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Face Off 13:40 1-2
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Shot 13:39 1-2
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Face Off 13:31 1-2
Showing the last 40 of 294 events.
Team Stats
BUF
NSH
12
Blocked Shots
14
14
Hits
17
6
Takeaways
8
31
Shots
37
0
Power Play Goals
1
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
22
Faceoffs Won
32
40.7
Faceoff Win Percent
59.3
13
Giveaways
8
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
Series tied 1-1
Injuries
Nashville Predators
Buffalo Sabres
- Zach Benson Day-To-Day
- Konsta Helenius Out
- Justin Danforth Injured Reserve
- Alex Lyon Injured Reserve
- Matt Grzelcyk Injured Reserve
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