Raul Kemp
Reporter
In game 2 of the NHL Western Conference Quarterfinals Friday night, the Nashville Predators completely crushed the Detroit Red Wings in a "who can pass it around more" contest. The Preds proved to the nation that in the pointless passing department, they are kings.
In a show of passing genius, the Predators made over 600 passes, including 368 power play passes. They only paused to put four shots on goal during a half dozen man advantages, and somehow managed to score two goals. If they counted incomplete and intercepted passes, Nashville would have certainly broken numerous records.
In a post game interview, Head Coach Barry Trotz seemed proud of his team. "I'm happy with the way we played tonight. We didn't score many goals, but I think our passing is right where it needs to be. I definitely believe we can out-pass the Wings in this series. If we just stay with our system and pass the puck around, we'll be alright."
With world class passers such as David Legwand and Martin Erat, the Predators are on pace to out-pass every single team in the first round of the playoffs. Legwand led the league in total passes in the 2012 regular season, and Erat had 1473 power play passes this year, also number one in the NHL. Not to mention team Captain Shea Weber, who clocked the league's fastest pass, registering over 100 miles per hour.
When asked about what to expect for game 3, Coach Trotz said there would hours of work on the penalty kill and more focus on their dumping and chasing. Forward Colin Wilson is expected to be listed as a scratch for Sunday's game, with coaches continuing to worry about his over-shooting.
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