Nashville vs New Jersey Wrap - Nashville Wins 3-1

Nashville vs New Jersey Wrap - Nashville Wins 3-1

Martin Erat scored twice to lead the Predators over New Jersey 3-1 on Friday at Prudential Center.

The Predators were a +125 underdog in the win. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 5.

Martin Erat (2) and Steve Sullivan each scored for the Predators in the victory. Sullivan opened the scoring for Nashville, finding the back of the net at 19:43 of the first period. The goal was assisted by Shea Weber.

Anders Lindback turned in a 15-save effort for the Predators.

Mattias Tedenby scored for the Devils, finding the net behind Anders Lindback.

New Jersey got a 17-stop effort from Martin Brodeur in the loss.

On the power play, Nashville went 2-for-5, while the Devils were 1-for-3 with the man advantage.

Nashville outshot New Jersey 20-16 in the game.

Next game, Nashville takes its act home to face Los Angeles looking for another win. For New Jersey, they head on the road to face Atlanta.