Feb 13, 2021; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators center Nick Cousins (21) misses on a wrap around attempt against Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jonathan Bernier (45) during the third period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
A Saturday Night in Smashville did not go according to plan for the Nashville Predators as they lost to the Detroit Red Wings 4-2.
There are plenty of things to criticize, but it’s tough to watch the team get outplayed by the last place 4-10-2 Red Wings in multiple facets of the game.
We’ve discussed before how this rivalry helped to shape the franchise into what it is, especially with some good battles in the history between the two.