Owen Nolan's power play goal in the 3rd period proved to be fatal for the
Predators.
Sharks forced Predators' coach Barry Trotz to leave Mike Dunham in goal for
the final few minutes of the game rather than pull him for an extra attacker.
COMMENTS: Overall, this was a game that the Predators should have
won, given the fact that they outshot the Sharks. However, Steve Shields made
great saves & was solid throughout the first 2 periods & allowed only 2
Predators goals. Mike Dunham's performance was good, but he was handed his
first loss of the season by the Sharks. Still, the Predators' offense could
have done better against Steve Shields in the first 2 periods. Also, the
Predators must learn to control the Sharks' power play unit, since Owen
Nolan's power play goal in the 3rd period was the difference. Speaking of
Nolan, the Predators really need to keep him away from the goal net.