"I thought Fiddler was good," Predators coach Peter Laviolette said. "For those guys to jump into this series like that after not playing in the first series, I thought they were noticeable, and [Fiddler's] goal was a big goal.
"At that point, you're almost thinking it might get to overtime and just continue to do the right things. We knew we had to get back to work offensively. They had stolen some energy, the building got going when they scored their second goal, and you're hoping you can do the right things and get back on the offensive track, because we had lost it for moment."
Fiddler scored one playoff goal for the Predators in 2007, one with the Phoenix Coyotes in 2010, and two with the Dallas Stars (2014, 2016). He has five goals in 43 NHL playoff games.
"He's a veteran guy so he's been in these situations before, so he stepped up and got us a big goal," Predators defenseman P.K. Subban said.