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Predators fall to Panthers, have lost four of five

Florida Panthers goaltender James Reimer blocks a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson during the first period of Sturday night's game in Nashville.
Florida Panthers goaltender James Reimer blocks a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson during the first period of Sturday night's game in Nashville. Florida Panthers goaltender James Reimer blocks a shot by Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson during the first period of Sturday night's game in Nashville.

By Associated Press 3 min read

NASHVILLE – Vincent Trocheck’s legs are feeling good, and the Florida Panthers are grateful.

Trocheck and Aaron Ekblad each had a goal and an assist to lead Florida to a 4-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday night.

On a breakaway, Trocheck slipped a backhander between Juuse Saros’ pads at 2:59 of the second to give Florida a 3-0 lead. After missing 27 games with a broken ankle, Trocheck has three points in the two games he has played since returning to the lineup.

“I’ve only played 20 games this year, so I have fresh legs,” Trocheck said. “I would give it up to that.”

Jared McCann and Frank Vatrano had the other goals for Florida. After snapping a seven-game losing streak with a home victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Friday night, the Panthers have won consecutive games.