The game opened up in the second period with the teams both skating a lot better in Period 2 than they did in Period 1, combining for three goals in the frame. The Coyotes closed the frame with a 3-2 lead, but Nashville will open Period 3 with a full 2:00 power-play, the result of a holding call on Phoenix as time expired.

THREE MUSINGS:
Erat -- Martin Erat has been Nashville's best skater through the first two frames. He's been crafty with the puck on his stick and strong on the forecheck without the puck. Erat has brought a ton of energy to the Preds lineup tonight.

Time-Outs -- Both teams used its timeout during the second period after icings on extended shifts. Phoenix used its TO 4:59 into the period; Nashville used its with 5:26 left in the frame.

Klein/Josi Struggles -- The Preds defensive pairing of Kevin Klein and Roman Josi were on the ice for both Phoenix goals in the period and were the defensive pairing that took the penalty leading to Phoenix's first power-play (which was converted for the game's opening goal). Klein/Josi were very good during the Detroit series. Nashville needs them to re-gain that chemistry again tonight and through the remainder of the series. Through the first two periods tonight that pairing has struggled with its communication and made some poor decisions (either bad puck decisions or unwise decisions to pinch in the offensive end).