Trevor Zegras helps power Ducks to victory over Predators
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Trevor Zegras had a goal and an assist on his 24th birthday, John Gibson made 33 saves and the Ducks defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Thursday night.
Jackson LaCombe, Troy Terry and Alex Killorn also scored for the Ducks. Mason McTavish added two assists.
Mikael Granlund’s second goal of the game 2:32 into overtime gave him 600 career points and lifted the Dallas Stars to a 4-3 win over the Ducks.
Steven Stamkos gave Nashville a 1-0 lead with a power-play goal in the first period. It was the 578th goal of Stamkos’ career, passing Mark Recchi for 22nd place in NHL history.
Gibson made his first start after missing seven games with a lower-body injury. It was just his fourth appearance since a 26-save performance in a 2-1 victory over Dallas on Feb. 4.
Anaheim improved to 5-7-2 in its past 14 games, including a 2-1 home win against Nashville last Friday.
Justus Annunen stopped 30 shots for the Predators, who have managed only three goals while going 0-3-1 in their past four games.
