*Nashville Predators Team Report*
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Last result: 2-0 loss vs. Detroit, April 17 
Series: Lost Western Conference quarterfinals, 4-2

The Predators managed just five shots in each period Saturday,
dropping a 2-0 decision to Detroit in Game Six of the Western
Conference quarterfinals.  Nashville was outshot in the first
period, 72-38, in the series. ... D Marek Zidlicky never
returned to the lineup after suffering an "upper body" injury in
the series opener.  His presence was missed on the power play,
where the Preds went 1-for-29. ... Nashville's faceoff struggles
continued Saturday as it won just 39 percent. ... The Preds'
penalty-killing unit excelled in the series, limiting the Red
Wings to two goals on 29 power plays.

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