"Luke Evangelista tied the game up at one with 4:52 remaining, spoiling Ilya Sorokin's shutout effort. As the game looked destined for overtime, a Jeremy Lauzon shot was deflected off the puck of Scott Mayfield only to loop over the head of Sorokin and into the goal with eight seconds remaining. The Preds would add an empty net goal with one second remaining for a 3-1 final."
"Last season's matchup was anything but uneventful. With the Isles leading 5-4 with under four minutes remaining, a Scott Mayfield short-handed goal gave the Isles a two-goal advantage with little time to play. Steven Stamkos made it a one-goal game once again, scoring on the power play at the 17:53 mark of the third. With 40 seconds remaining, Michael Bunting found the equalizer to force OT, where Fedor Svechkov completed the comeback for the Preds."
Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena has become a popular destination for opposing fans, but the NY Islanders endured heartbreaking late-game losses there in each of the last two seasons. Two seasons ago the Isles led after an Anders Lee goal before Luke Evangelista tied the game with 4:52 remaining and a Jeremy Lauzon shot deflected off Scott Mayfield looped over Ilya Sorokin with eight seconds left, followed by an empty-netter for a 3-1 final. Last season the Isles held a 5-4 lead, extended by a Scott Mayfield short-handed goal, but Steven Stamkos and Michael Bunting forced overtime and Fedor Svechkov completed the comeback. The Isles aim for a better outcome and carry momentum after scoring nine goals in their previous game.
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