Poll: Can the Predators beat the Ducks without Ryan Johansen?
Aaron Doster / USA Today Sports
The Nashville Predators are about to be put to the test.
As the Western Conference Final shifts back to Anahiem tied 2-2, Nashville will attempt to defeat the Ducks without the services of Ryan Johansen, after the team's No. 1 center suffered a left thigh injury that will sideline him for up to three months.
Johansen led the Predators with 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) through 14 games, and was also playing an important role in the neutral and defensive zones.
His injury begs the question: Have the Predators become easy prey?
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