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Predators try for continued success at home against Canucks

The Nashville Predators have a chance toi record their second home win over the Vancouver Canucks in 11 days when the Western Conference rivals meet on Monday.

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Predators PR Try to Make Best of Awkward Saturday Night Live Skit

The Nashville Predators have tried to make the best of an awkward situation — frankly, a bit of a PR mess — by going with the flow after a Saturday Night Live skit poked fun at their team name.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Predators’ Roman Josi placed on injured reserve; Cole Smith out 3-6 weeks

The Nashville Predators announced Sunday that they’ve placed defenseman Roman Josi on injured reserve. Additionally, forward Cole Smith will be out three to six weeks with an upper-body injury.

Cole Smith News / Field Level Media / November 2

Predators F Cole Smith (upper body) out 3-6 weeks

The Nashville Predators announced Sunday that forward Cole Smith will miss three to six weeks with an upper-body injury and captain Roman Josi has been placed on injured reserve.

Colorado Avalanche News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 80 points in the 2024-25 NHL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / November 2

Saturday Night Live mocks Nashville Predators during skit

One of the NHL’s struggling teams has received a jab from one of television’s most popular comedy shows. During this week’s edition of Saturday Night Live on NBC, host and actor Miles Teller participated in a segment dubbed “NHL Cares,” where actors represented teams and discussed their fake charitable actions.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / November 2

Predators React to Viral SNL Skit

Live from the Nashville Predators, it's Saturday Night Live. Or, something like that. The Nov. 1 edition of the popular comedy, live-skit show featured a skit on the NHL that has quickly gone viral overnight.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 1

Predators strike for three in first, hold off Flames’ rally

Michael Bunting scored once in a three-point outing and the host Nashville Predators rode a three-goal first period to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames on Saturday.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 1

Predators Snap Losing Streak With Win Over the Flames

On Saturday afternoon, the Nashville Predators hosted the Calgary Flames at Bridgestone Arena. The Flames entered play looking to bounce back after losing to the Ottawa Senators in a shootout, while the Predators were looking to snap a three-game losing streak.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31

Flames, Predators both looking to turn page in November

The Nashville Predators are well aware they must change their fortunes in a hurry to avoid a repeat of last season's disappointing campaign. Thus the importance of snapping their current three-game losing skid when the Predators host the last-place Calgary Flames on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.

Penguins-Flyers rivalry still going strong as OT ends in mayhem

The Predators continue to unravel under GM Barry Trotz

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Barry Trotz News / Daily Faceoff / October 29

The Predators continue to unravel under GM Barry Trotz

In 2023, the Nashville Predators had the structure of their organization right where they wanted it. David Poile, the only general manager the franchise

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

NHL Predictions: October 28th – Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

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The 'TDs from Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes' quiz

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 26

Could Predators, Steven Stamkos part ways amid slow start?

In an episode of the DMase, Vingan, & Daunic Podcast covering the Nashville Predators earlier this week, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet raised an intriguing situation.

Nashville Predators News / Last Word On Sports / October 26

Nashville Predators Captain Out Week-to-Week

We’ve got some injury news to share this weekend. News emerged that Nashville Predators defenceman and team captain Roman Josi is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Predators picking up momentum entering encounter vs. Stars

The Nashville Predators will try to make it three wins in a row on Sunday night when they host the Dallas Stars in the second half of a back-to-back for both Central Division teams.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Ryan O'Reilly (3 points), Predators topple Kings in shootout

Ryan O'Reilly had two goals and an assist and scored in the nine-round shootout to help the Nashville Predators to a 5-4 victory against the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Saturday night.