On Sunday night, the Nashville Predators beat the Anaheim Ducks by a 3-1 score. Anders Lindback picked up the win, making 30 saves. It was his first win since December 1st, 2011, a game that saw Lindback replace starter Pekka Rinne midway through the second period.
Head Coach Barry Trotz said Lindback really came through for the Predators Sunday night. “You always talk about players stepping up this time of year and finding a way to contribute. He found a way to contribute tonight. That was our game in hand on Detroit so we actually jumped over them.”
The Predators take over fourth place in the Western Conference standings. Both teams are tied with 92 points, but the Predators hold the tie breaker which is wins that exclude shootout victories.
Lindback said playing a game where a win meant taking over fourth place in the Western Conference standings was big for his confidence.
“It is a chance I want to take. I want to prove to the coaches and to the team that I can play more games,...
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