Josi’s goal, assist lead Predators over Coyotes 3-2

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) celebrates after a shot by Roman Josi got past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta (32), of Finland, for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (8) celebrates after a shot by Roman Josi got past Arizona Coyotes goaltender Antti Raanta (32), of Finland, for a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Dec. 23, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-2. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

By JIM DIAMOND / The Associated Press December 23, 2019 3 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Roman Josi had a goal and an assist, Pekka Rinne made 26 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Arizona Coyotes 3-2 on Monday night.

Filip Forsberg and Viktor Arvidsson also scored for the Predators, who have won four of five.

Lawson Crouse and Jakob Chychrun scored for Arizona. Alex Goligoski added two assists.

Josi put the Predators up 3-1 at 9:56 of the third period with a wrist shot from the left point.

Chychrun drew the Coyotes within one 37 seconds later, but Arizona could not tie it.