Laviolette wins No. 500 as surging Predators wrap impressive road trip
Not many teams go into Minnesota and beat the Wild. Add the Nashville Predators to the list.
The Preds erased a 2-0 deficit Sunday, eventually winning 4-2, as Filip Forsberg scored his fourth game-winning goal in six games.
The Swede is as hot as his team, which is playing the best hockey of its season, winners of six of seven. And Sunday's victory gave head coach Peter Laviolette the 500th victory of his career. He's the 25th head coach in history to reach the milestone.
It'll be a joyous return for the team to Nashville, on its way home after a stellar road trip through Denver, Western Canada, and Minnesota:
| Date | Result | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 10 | W 2-1 | vs. Canucks |
| Jan. 12 | W 2-1 | vs. Bruins |
| Jan. 14 | W 3-2 | @ Avalanche |
| Jan. 17 | L 1-0 | @ Canucks |
| Jan. 19 | W 4-3 | @ Flames |
| Jan. 20 | W 3-2 (SO) | @ Oilers |
| Jan. 22 | W 4-2 | @ Wild |
The Preds are now ahead of St. Louis by two points, and third in the Central Division. They've made up ground as goaltending has derailed the Blues' season.
It's the opposite in Nashville. The Predators have allowed only 12 goals in their past seven games, winning five tight one-goal decisions.