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Filip Forsberg sets Nashville Predators franchise record for goals

paul skrbina, nashville tennessean
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Filip Forsberg made Nashville Predators history Saturday, when he scored his 211th career goal to break David Legwand's franchise record.

Forsberg's historic score came with 7 minutes, 49 seconds left in the third period during a power-play Saturday against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn. Forsberg has scored 211 goals during his time with the team, the most in franchise history.
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the third period at Bridgestone Arena Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Nashville, Tenn. Forsberg has scored 211 goals during his time with the team, the most in franchise history.

It was Forsberg's 33rd goal of the season, one short of Viktor Arvidsson's franchise record for a season. It also tied Forsberg's season high.

The 27-year-old was acquired from the Washington Capitals, who chose him 11th overall in 2012, for Martin Erat and Michael Latta in 2013.

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