Ice Hockey: Philadelphia Flyers defeat Nashville Predators 2-1 in thrilling finish

The Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Nashville Predators 2-1 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Jakub Voracek scored the only goal of the first period. The Flyers led 1-0 after the first period of play. In the second period, Nick Bonino tied the game 1-1 for the Predators, but the Flyers quickly re-took the lead after a goal from Claude Giroux, his 12th goal of the season. The Predators nearly tied the game in the final seconds of regulation. The Predators pulled their goalie, and with an extra attacker on the ice, their offense applied a lot pressure. In a thrilling finish to the game, Ryan Johansen's shot attempt to tie the game hit the post.