RED WINGS

Red Wings 3, Predators 1

Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Witkowski (28) scores a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Witkowski (28) scores a goal against Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, moves the puck against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) in the first period.
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, moves the puck against Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) in the first period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) battles Detroit Red Wings left wing Andreas Athanasiou (72) and defenseman Trevor Daley (83) for the puck in the second period.
Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) battles Detroit Red Wings left wing Andreas Athanasiou (72) and defenseman Trevor Daley (83) for the puck in the second period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith, right, collides with Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) in the second period.
Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith, right, collides with Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) in the second period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) keeps Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Irwin (52) off the puck in the second period.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) keeps Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Irwin (52) off the puck in the second period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) and Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Irwin (52) become entangled as they battle for the puck in the second period.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) and Nashville Predators defenseman Matt Irwin (52) become entangled as they battle for the puck in the second period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) in the second period.
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) in the second period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) knocks the puck away from Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22) in the second period.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nick Jensen (3) knocks the puck away from Nashville Predators left wing Kevin Fiala (22) in the second period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) watches as Nashville Predators left wing Scott Hartnell (17) closes in during the second period.
Detroit Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) watches as Nashville Predators left wing Scott Hartnell (17) closes in during the second period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74), of Finland, blocks a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Andreas Athanasiou (72) in the third period. Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) looks on.
Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74), of Finland, blocks a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Andreas Athanasiou (72) in the third period. Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (33) looks on.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) moves between Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74) and defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) in the third period.
Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin (71) moves between Nashville Predators goalie Juuse Saros (74) and defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) in the third period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Nashville Predators defenseman Anthony Bitetto (2) and goaltender Petr Mrazek (34), wind up under the net in the third period.
Nashville Predators defenseman Anthony Bitetto (2) and goaltender Petr Mrazek (34), wind up under the net in the third period.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) congratulates goaltender Petr Mrazek (34),, after defeating the Nashville Predators 3-1 in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) congratulates goaltender Petr Mrazek (34),, after defeating the Nashville Predators 3-1 in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn.
Mark Humphrey, Associated Press