Predators Rookies Take Second Match with 3-1 Win over Florida

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The Nashville Predators rookies won their second game in less than 20 hours with a solid 3-1 win over the Florida Panthers youngsters at Saveology Iceplex on Tuesday.

Craig Smith continued to be a man among boys picking up two more goals, including one on a five on thee power play,  to make it six markers in two games. 2011 draftee, Josh Shalla picked up the other goal for the Preds.

Florida scored first on a goal by Jonathan Huerdeau early in the first but never countered the Predators three straight goals. The Panthers won the postgame skills competition as a consolation prize.

Atte Engren started the game and gave up the Florida goal while Chet Pickard was perfect until the shootout.

The game was marred by a fight between Eric Selleck and Michael Latta.

Thanks to George Richards of On Frozen Pond for the Cover It Live updates and Harvey Fialkov for Tweets throughout the game.

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