The Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators remain locked at 0-0 as of this writing, but there have been plenty of shots fired.
In most cases, that’s literal; the Predators, in particular, have sent a lot of pucks at John Gibson. There have been some questionable checks, too, particularly when Ducks defenseman Josh Manson was whistled for high-sticking on Viktor Arvidsson.
Some believed that the check warranted more than a minor penalty. On the bright side, it seems like Arvidsson is OK.
It wasn’t the only debatable hit, either, as Nate Thompson delivered this check on Harry Zolnierczyk from the first period:
Nate Thompson slams Harry Z into the boards. Preds to the PP. pic.twitter.com/ysazmasp76
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