Nashville Predators: Penalties, empty net goal doom Predators in Game 1

The Nashville Predators took on the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of a preseason doubleheader, falling to their opponent 5 to 3.

The Florida Panthers won the game, 5-3, in a close matchup against the Nashville Predators in a matchup at Bridgestone Arena.

Game Recap

The Florida Panthers struck first in the game with a goal from Henrik Haapala at the 4:32 mark of the first period. The rest of the first period was a quiet one as neither team scored. Quite a difference than the second and third periods.

The Panthers struck again to start of the second period, moving their lead to 2-0. Cody McLeod struck first for the Nashville Predators as he scored on a goal dished out by P.K. Subban at the 13:08…