he Nashville Predators looked to gain ground in the Western Conference wild-card race Tuesday night in Las Vegas against the Golden Knights.

The game was the second of a five-game road trip that also will take the team to Los Angeles, San Jose and Anaheim.

The result was a 5-3 victory for the Predators, who pulled into a tied for a playoff spot.

Luke Evangelista’s 11th goal of the season, with 14:25 left in the first period, gave the Predators an early lead. It was the second game in a row he’s scored.

Cody Glass, the first draft pick in Vegas history, gave the Predators a 2-1 lead with 51.3 seconds left in the first. Roman Josi picked up his 41st assist of the season on Glass’ second goal and first since Dec. 19 and came after Alex Pietrangelo’s third goal of the season with 4:51 left in the first tied the score 1-1.

Nashville is coming off a 5-2 victory Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. The team flew back home after that game rather than going to Vegas early and attending a U2 concert as had been planned. The trip was nixed by general manager Barry Trotz and head coach Andrew Brunette after the Predators struggled coming out of the All-Star break.

Tommy Novak and Cole Smith goals gave the Predators a 4-1 lead William Karlsson’s power play goal cut that deficit in half.

Michael Amadio’s goal with 2:59 left in regulation pulled the Knights within one.

Gustav Nyquist’s empty-net goal with 1:49 left gave the Predators a two-goal lead. It was his 13th goal of the season.

Backup goalie Kevin Lankinen started for the Predators and made 37 saves

The Predators (29-25-2) began Tuesday two points out of a wild-card spot and had lost seven of their last nine games.

The Knights (32-18-6) is in second place in the Pacific Division.

JUUSE ON THE LOOSE: Exclusive: What Juuse Saros said about Nashville Predators possibly trading him

Nashville Predators live score updates, highlights at Vegas Golden Knights

Third period

Final: Predators 5, Golden Knights 3

Gustav Nyquist’s empty-netter big for Predators

Gustav Nyquist’s empty-net goal with 1:49 left gave the Predators a two-goal lead. It was his 13th goal of the season.

Predators 4, Golden Knights 3

Vegas pulls within a goal of Predators

Michael Amadio’s goal with 2:59 left in regulation pulled the Knights within one.

Predators 4, Golden Knights 2

Karlsson cuts’ deficit to two

William Karlsson’s power-play goal 47 seconds into the third cut the Golden Knights’ deficit to two. It was his 18th goal of the season.

Second period

After 2: Predators 4, Golden Knights 1

Cole Smith gives Predators three-goal lead

Cole Smith’s tip-in goal, his seventh score of the season, put the Predators ahead by three with 4:02 left in the second. Kiefer Sherwood and Michael McCarron had assists.

Predators 3, Golden Knights 1

Novak extends Predators’ lead

Tommy Novak’s goal just after a Predators’ power play concluded gave the visitors a two-goal lead. It was his 12th goal of the season. Ryan McDongah and Alexandre Carrier earned assists on the score.

First period

After 1: Predators 2, Golden Knights 1

Cody Glass puts Predators ahead of Golden Knights

Cody Glass, the first draft pick in Vegas history, gave the Predators a 2-1 lead with 51.3 seconds left in the first. Roman Josi picked up his 41st assist of the season on Glass’ second goal and first since Dec. 19.

Yakov Trenin also had an assist on the play.

Predators 1, Golden Knights 1

Pietrangelo ties score for Vegas

Alex Pietrbngelo’s third goal of the season with 4:51 left in the first tied the score 1-1.

Predators 1, Golden Knights 0

Evangelista puts Predators ahead 1-0

Luke Evangelista’s 11th goal of the season, with 14:25 left in the first period, gave the Predators an early lead. It was the second game in a row he’s scored. Roman Josi picked up his 40th assist of the season on the play, while Ryan McDonagh earned his 14th.

What channel is Predators at Golden Knights today?

• TV channel: Bally Sports South

• Stream: FUBO (free trial)

ERROR JORDAN: Blues goalie fined $5K for hitting Nashville Predators' Luke Evangelista in face with stick

NO U2 FOR YOU: How a U2 concert was used to send a message to Nashville Predators

Predators at Golden Knights start time

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 20

Time: 9 p.m.

Nashville Predators 2023-24 schedule

All games on Bally Sports South unless listed; All times Central

October

10: at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m., ESPN and ESPN+ — L, 5-3

12: vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. — W, 3-0

14: at Boston, 6 p.m. — L, 3-2

17: vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. — L, 6-1

19: at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. — W, 4-1

21: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m. — W 5-1

24: vs. Vancouver, 8:15 p.m. — L 3-2

28: vs. Toronto, 6 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally) — W 3-2 (OT)

31: at Vancouver, 9 p.m. — L 5-2

November

2: at Seattle, 9 p.m. — L 4-2

4: at Edmonton, 2 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally) — W 5-2

7: at Calgary, 8 p.m. — L 4-2

9: at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. — L 6-3

11: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m. — L 7-5

14: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu — L 3-2

18: vs. Chicago, 1 p.m. — W 4-2

20: vs. Colorado, 7 p.m.— W 4-3

22: vs. Calgary, 8 p.m. — W 4-2

24: at St. Louis 2 p.m.— W 8-3

26: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.— W 3-2

28: vs. Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.— W 3-2 (OT)

30: vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.— L 6-1

December

2: vs. N.Y. Rangers, 3:30 p.m.— L 4-3

3: at Buffalo, 6 p.m.— W 2-1

5: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.— W 4-3 (SO)

7: vs. Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. — W 5-1

9: at Toronto, 6 p.m. — L 4-0

10: at Montreal, 6 p.m. — W 2-1

12: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m. — W 3-2 OT

15: at Carolina, 6 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu — W 6-5 OT

16: vs. Washington, 7 p.m. — W 3-1

19: vs. Vancouver, 7 p.m. — L 5-2

21: at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.— W 4-2

23: vs. Dallas, 2 p.m. — L 3-2

27: vs. Carolina, 7 p.m. — L 5-2

29: at Detroit, 6 p.m. — L 5-4 OT

30: at Washington, 6 p.m. — W 3-2 SO

January

2: vs. Chicago, 7 p.m. — W 3-0

4: vs. Calgary, 7 p.m. — L 6-3

6: at Dallas, 7 p.m. — W 4-3

9: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m. — L 5-3

12: at Dallas, 7 p.m. — W 6-3

13: vs. N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. — W 3-1

15: at Vegas, 9 p.m. — L 4-1

18: at Los Angeles, 9 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu — W 2-1

20: at Arizona, 2 p.m. — L 3-2

22: vs. Florida, 7 p.m. — L 4-1

25: at Minnesota, 7 p.m. — W 3-2

27: at Edmonton, 3 p.m. — L 4-1

29: at Ottawa, 6 p.m. — L 4-3, OT

31: vs. Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m. — L 4-2

February

10: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m. — W 5-4, OT

13: vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m. — L 4-2

15: vs. Dallas, 7 p.m. — L 9-2

17: at St. Louis, 4 p.m. — W 5-2 (28-25-2)

20: at Vegas, 9 p.m.

22: at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

24: at San Jose, 9 p.m.

25: at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

27: vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m.

29: vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.

March

2: vs. Colorado, 5 p.m.

5: vs. Montreal, 7 p.m.

7: vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m.

9: at Columbus, 11:30 a.m.

10: at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m., TNT

13: at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

16: at Seattle, 9 p.m.

19: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m.

21: at Florida, 6:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

23: vs. Detroit, 4 p.m.

26: vs. Vegas, 7 p.m.

28: at Arizona, 9 p.m.

30: at Colorado, 5 p.m.

April

2: vs. Boston, 7 p,m,

4: vs. St. Louis, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

6: at N.Y Islanders, 6:30 p.m.

7: at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

9: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

12: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

13: vs. Columbus, 7 p.m.

15: at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. USA TODAY Network newsrooms operate independently, and this doesn’t influence our coverage.

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville Predators top Golden Knights for second straight win