Where does the quick whistle that cost the Predators a potential winning goal in a must-win Game 6 against the Penguins rank among questionable finals decisions?
The smash-and-grab Western Conference finals have turned nastier, but a few players still need to join the fray in some way in Game 4 or risk being left in the dust.
The Predators successfully prowled both ends in Game 3. "I don't think Anaheim can handle Nashville's speed," former NHL star Bernie Nicholls said. But the Ducks do have a knack for comebacks.
Roman Josi's power-play goal with less than three minutes left in the third period was the difference as the Predators regained the series lead with a big win at home in Game 3.
Anaheim's John Gibson might be one of the NHL's most enigmatic players, but there is nothing ambiguous about the goalie's stoic performances in big games and ability to shrug off setbacks.
Anaheim has shown both grit and resilience in yet another come-from-behind victory as the Ducks evened their series 1-1 against the Predators.
