Linemates Kopitar and O'Sullivan are leading the Kings on ice time. But both have a shot each.

I'm starting to think this will be a case of payback for Nashville. Back on October 23, the Kings shut out Mason and the Predators, 6-0. That was an ugly game for Nashville, and I'm sure they remember that.

Bailey the mascot is parked below the press box, and I've now lost interest in the game. The Kings could be out-hitting the Predators, and causing blood to spill across the ice. And I'd still be watching that stupid lion. It's been half a season, and he's starting to grow on some of the fans. And if he'd stop stirring up the fans directly beneath me, I could concentrate on the game. Then again, the outcome to this game is already predetermined. I might as well try and get a t-shirt from one of the Kings Crew.

The Kings have 15 shots so far, but none real good chances past Mason. Guess his bid for a shutout will remain. (Yes, I am trying to jinx Mason. Why not? I'm not cheering in the press box)

Ivanans tries to stir something up, but no one was biting, and he heads to the box for two minutes to think about what he's done. The Preds then come out and Dumont scores to make it 6-0. That's right, the exact score back in October. Then, they come right back and put one past Aubin, this time by Ortmeyer.

I'm half expecting the Kings to start an all-out brawl. But it seems they just don't have their A-game tonight. I can already hear the callers tonight. Maybe I'll stick to jazz or classical music on the ride home. Honestly, this is quite possibly the worst I've seen the Kings play.

Final score: Predators 7, Kings 0