Even Meier double pack is not enough for Devils to win

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The Nashville Predators lost 1-2 to the bottom of the division Chicago Blackhawks on home ice. Roman Josi’s goal comes too late for a swipe.

That leaves the Nashville Predators four points behind the Winnipeg Jets — and the final playoff spot — in the standings. Nashville, which misses a penalty kick, loses for the first time in three wins.

“This is extremely disappointing”

The defeat against Chicago with the Swiss Philipp Kuraschew is anything but compelling. “We were superior, had more energy and still lost,” sums up Roman Josi, who was on the ice for half an hour. Josi scored the first goal 25 seconds from time – too late for a turnaround. “Of course it is hugely disappointing, because at this stage of the season every point counts. But the next, even more important game will follow on Saturday.”

On Saturday there is an explosive head-to-head meeting with the Winnipeg Jets in Nashville, to whom Nashville handed over Nino Niederreiter shortly before the end of the transfer. It could have a pioneering character in the battle for the playoffs. Winnipeg, on the other hand, lost 3-0 to the Boston Bruins on Friday night, Niederreiter left the ice with a minus 2 record.

Double suit for Timo Meier

The Swiss colony in New Jersey suffered a 3:4 home loss against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The balance of the evening: Akira Schmid guards the goal, Timo Meier scores two goals, Nico Hischier contributes two assists and Jonas Siegenthaler is in the penalty area after a Tampa Bay goal.

The Devils are pleased that Timo Meier scored twice. «Timo (Meier) still has to get used to it. This can take 10 to 15 games,” says coach Lindy Ruff. Nearly three weeks ago, Meier was transferred from the San Jose Sharks to New Jersey. In the penalty shootout, Timo Meier fails with his attempt. (SDA/dti)

Source : Blick