Predators strike for three in first, hold off Flames' rally

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Michael Bunting scored once in a three-point outing and the host Nashville Predators rode a three-goal first period to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

Rookie Matthew Wood collected one goal and one assist while Jonathan Marchessault and Filip Forsberg scored once for the Predators (5-6-2).

Goaltender Juuse Saros made 33 saves to help his tea