Islanders unable to overcome early deficit in 5-2 loss to Predators

Brock Nelson and Andrew Ladd each scored for New York

10/14/2018, 2:44 AM

Oct 13, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) has his shot blocked by Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports / Christopher Hanewinckel

The Islanders fell into an early 3-0 hole and couldn't recover in a 5-2 loss to the Predators on Saturday night in Nashville. << Box score

First period

15:25 NV Calle Jarnkrok; Assists: Nick Bonino, Ryan Hartman
16:37 NV Filip Forsberg; Assists: Ryan Johansen, Viktor Arvidsson
19:50 NV Viktor Arvidsson; Assists: Ryan Johansen, Dan Hamhuis

Second period

6:14 NYI Brock Nelson; Assists: Anders Lee, Jordan Eberle
12:02 NYI Andrew Ladd; Assists: Mathew Barzal

Third period

4:32 NV Kyle Turris (Power Play); Assists: Roman Josi
19:00 NV Filip Forsberg (ENG); Assists: Mattias Ekholm

.@NYIslanders back in it! @BNelson gets his 100th career goal after a great play from the captain. Watch the game now on MSG+ & https://t.co/9032j80fse! #Isles pic.twitter.com/S7VAKcg7gQ
- MSG Networks (@MSGNetworks) October 14, 2018

What's next: The Islanders will travel to the west coasst to face the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday at 10 p.m.

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