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Rinne, Forsberg lead Predators over Kings 5-0

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9), of Sweden, is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)

By Associated Press 2 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Pekka Rinne made 19 saves, Filip Forsberg had a goal and an assist, and the Nashville Predators beat the Los Angeles Kings 5-0 on Thursday night.

Craig Smith, Calle Jarnkrok, Colton Sissons and Viktor Arvidsson also scored. Ryan Johansen had three assists.

Making his first start since representing the Predators in last weekend’s All-Star Game, Rinne earned his fifth shutout of the season and 48th of his career.

Jonathan Quick returned after missing the Kings’ previous two games with an undisclosed injury. He made 31 saves.

Smith scored first at 10:02 of the opening period on a power play, about a minute after Johansen had a goal disallowed. Los Angeles challenged Johansen’s score, and after video review, officials determined that Arvidsson pushed Kings defenseman Drew Doughty into goalie Jonathan Quick prior to Johansen’s shot.