J.P. Dumont found the perfect way to make up for his giveaway that led to a Florida goal late in the second period. Dumont and David Legwand scored early in the third period, and Dan Ellis made 23 saves to help the Nashville Predators beat the Panthers 4-1 on Saturday night. Dan Hamhuis and Joel Ward also scored for Nashville, coming off a 3-1 home loss to St.

Former Nashville goalie Chris Mason made himself right at home -- at the Predators' expense. Mason made 37 saves, and Brad Boyes, David Backes and Paul Kariya scored in the St. Louis Blues' 3-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday night. "It was emotional," Mason said. "The Predators are known for their work ethic.

With Nashville trailing 3-2 after surrendering three straight goals, Predators coach Barry Trotz sensed the game slipping away and called a timeout. The strategy stopped the Avalanche's momentum and kept the Predators' winning streak alive. David Legwand scored at 3:07 of overtime to give Nashville a 4-3 victory over Colorado on Wednesday night, the Predators' seventh straight victory.

The Nashville Predators are healthy and confident. They're also playing the best hockey in the NHL. Martin Erat scored twice and Nashville beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-1 Monday night for its sixth straight victory. The streaking Predators finished off a five-game homestand in style and have won 10 of 12 overall, a stretch that started with the return of J.P.

The Nashville Predators still know how to take care of the Columbus Blue Jackets at home. Mike Santorelli and David Legwand scored shootout goals to lead the Predators to a 4-3 victory over Columbus on Saturday night. Nashville has beaten the Blue Jackets 12 straight times at home. The Blue Jackets haven't won in Nashville since April, 3, 2006.

After coming within one game of setting an NHL record for road wins to start the season, the New Jersey Devils have dropped two consecutive games away from the Garden State. Mike Santorelli and Martin Erat scored shootout goals, and Jason Arnott had two goals in regulation in the Nashville Predators' 3-2 victory over the Devils on Thursday night.

The Nashville Predators thought they gave away two points to the Sharks a week ago in San Jose. They refused to make the same mistake on their own ice. Joel Ward and David Legwand each had a goal and two assists, and the Predators beat the Sharks 4-3 Tuesday night for their third straight win and seventh in nine games.