Photos: Ducks vs. Predators, Game 1

Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler is checked by Predators winger James Neal during the first period of Game 1.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

April 15, 2016 12 AM PT

Photos from the Anaheim Ducks’ 3-2 loss to the Nashville Predators in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

Predators winger Mike Fisher battles Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) and defenseman Josh Manson for the puck during the first period of Game 1.

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James Neal, John Gibson, Andrew Cogliano

Predators right wing James Neal reacts after scoring against Ducks goalie John Gibson and left wing Andrew Cogliano only 35 seconds into the game Friday night.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks center Ryan Kesler sends Predators center Craig Smith to the ice during a scrum in front of the net during Game 1.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks winger Corey Perry knocks Predators winger James Neal off his skates during the second period of Game 1.

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Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf absorbs a hard check from Predators forward Paul Gaustad during the second period.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)

Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf mixes it up with Predators defenseman Mattias Ekholm seconds after a 3-2 loss to Nashville in Game 1 of their playoff series.

(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)