Predators' home playoff win streak ends at 10 games
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All good things must come to an end.
The Nashville Predators' home winning streak in the playoffs was finally snapped Thursday night, as the team lost 3-2 at the hands of the Anaheim Ducks in overtime. Their remarkable play at Bridgestone Arena dated back to the 2016 playoffs:
| Game | Opponent | Series | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaheim Ducks | '16 WCQF | 3-1 |
| 2 | San Jose Sharks | '16 WCSF | 4-1 |
| 3 | San Jose Sharks | '16 WCSF | 4-3 (3OT) |
| 4 | San Jose Sharks | '16 WCSF | 4-3 (OT) |
| 5 | Chicago Blackhawks | '17 WCQF | 3-2 (OT) |
| 6 | Chicago Blackhawks | '17 WCQF | 4-1 |
| 7 | St. Louis Blues | '17 WCSF | 3-1 |
| 8 | St. Louis BLues | '17 WCSF | 2-1 |
| 9 | St. Louis Blues | '17 WCSF | 3-1 |
| 10 | Anaheim Ducks | '17 WCF | 2-1 |
It's quite fitting that the streak began with a win against the Ducks, and ended against the Ducks. Talk about coming full circle.
Even though the streak is over, it's safe to say visiting teams don't feel comfortable playing in the Music City. The Predators went 24-9-8 at home during the regular season, compared to a road record of 17-20-4.
They will get a chance to start a new home playoff win streak in Game 6 on Monday, May 22.