Nashville Predators offense backs Juuse Saros in big way during 6-1 rout of Anaheim Ducks

The Nashville Predators played the first of back-to-back matinees Friday afternoon, getting a 6-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks to begin their two-game road trip, which also stops in Vegas on Saturday.

Playing his 600th career regular-season game, Predators forward Filip Forsberg scored for the second consecutive game. Roman Josi, Nino Niederrieter, Colton Sissons, Yakov Trenin and Tommy Novak also scored for Nashville. Predators goalie Juuse Saros made 26 saves.

It was the second of three meetings between the teams this season. The Predators lead the season series 2-0.

The Ducks (10-23-4) are in last place in the Pacific Division, while the Predators (11-14-5) are sixth in the Central.

Nashville was coming off a last-minute loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.

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