NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) _ Drake Berehowsky had a goal and two assists as the Nashville Predators defeated the Atlanta Thrashers 4-1 Tuesday in an NHL exhibition game.

Mark Mowers scored on a wrist shot over Thrashers goalie Milan Hnilicka's stick just 56 seconds into the game. Nashville's Greg Classen made it 2-0 with his third preseason goal.

After Atlanta's Steven Guolla made it 2-1, Berehowsky connected late in the second period. Scott Walker also scored for the Predators, who had three power-play goals for the second game in a row.

The Thrashers went 0-for-9 with the man advantage.

Japanese League defenseman Yujiro Nakajimaya, training with the Predators as they prepare to open the regular season with two games against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Japan, got an assist in his debut.

Tickets to the game were free for the benefit of teachers and students from grades 5-8.