The Nashville Predators are one win away from the first Stanley Cup Final appearance in franchise history after a 3-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of the Western Conference Final on Saturday.
Pontus Aberg played the role of hero for the visiting Predators with a third-period goal that put his team up 2-1 with 8:59 to play. Austin Watson added insurance with an empty-net goal in the final minute to ensure Nashville a 3-2 series lead.
The Unlikely Hero
With the Predators and Ducks deadlocked 1-1 in the third period and both goalies playing at the top of their game, another overtime contest looked to be in the cards.