Nashville, TN (Sports Network) - Corey Perry's short-handed goal ignited a three-goal third period and staked Anaheim to a 6-3 decision over Nashville in Game 4 of this Western Conference quarterfinal from Bridgestone Arena. Ryan Getzlaf and Brandon McMillan also lit the lamp in the final 20 minutes for the Ducks, who rebounded from a one-goal setback on Sunday.
Cam Fowler, Saku Koivu and Teemu Selanne also scored to back 19 saves by Ray Emery. Patric Hornqvist, Joel Ward and Matt Halischuk provided the offense for the Predators. Pekka Rinne allowed all six goals on 29 shots before being pulled late. Anders Lindback finished the contest with nine stops. Game 5 shifts back to southern California on Friday, and will be a 7 p.m. PDT start, televised by Prime Ticket.
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