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Predators Activate Justus Annunen

The Nashville Predators activated goaltender Justus Annunen off of injured reserve today, per team reporter Brooks Bratten. In a corresponding move, the club reassigned netminder Matthew Murray to its AHL affiliate, the Milwaukee Admirals.

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Three Things to Watch in Tonight's Sharks at Predators Matchup

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (2-2-2-) welcome the San Jose Sharks (3-3-0) into Bridgestone Arena on Thursday night as both sides look to snap a two-game losing streak.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 15

Brunette on Forsberg’s Goal Drought: ‘As Long as He’s Shooting, Good Things Will Follow’

NASHVILLE — Filip Forsberg leads Nashville in all-time goals scored, but he hasn’t found the back of the net this season. Predators head coach Andrew Brunette isn’t worried about the veteran winger’s game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 15

Predators aim to jolt slumbering offense vs. young Sharks

The Nashville Predators hope to find their offensive rhythm when they host the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. The Predators have been limited to two goals or fewer in four of their first six games, most recently failing to get over that hump in a 5-2 loss against the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday.

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How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 14

Adam Edström Scores Shorthanded As Bright Spot in Predators Loss

NASHVILLE — Nashville fell to Vegas 5-2 on Tuesday as the Predators got a glimpse of how much further the organization must go to hang with the NHL's top teams.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Predators Expected To Make More Defensive Changes

Nashville continues to revamp their roster under new general manager Chris MacFarland, his lastest addition being Jayden Struble who was acquired four days ago.

Andrew Brunette News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 13

Andrew Brunette Wants Predators to Build on ‘Most Complete’ Game as Homestand Begins

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (2-1-2) return to Bridgestone Arena this week after completing their first road trip of the season. The Predators battled three Canadian teams, taking four of the possible six points, and currently sit tied for fourth in the Central Division, three points behind the first-place Minnesota Wild.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / October 13

Predators, smarting from near misses, brace for challenge from Knights

The Nashville Predators were left to wonder what might have been even after collecting four out of a possible six points during a road trip consisting of three games against Eastern Conference foes.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 13

Nashville Announces 'Stomp Out Cancer' Initiative

The Nashville Predators foundation announced in a press release its latest contributions to the 365 Cancer Fund, which was founded by former Nashville greats Pekka Rinne and Shea Weber.

Matt Murray News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 12

Matt Murray Returns to the NHL After Nearly Three Years, Impresses in Ottawa

NASHVILLE — It had been two years and nine months since Matt Murray played in an NHL game. The Nashville Predators' third goaltender spent most of the

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 12

Nashville Teases Hometown Remix Jerseys At Practice

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators looked a little different during Monday morning's practice at the Centennial Sportsplex. The players sported a new navy helmet instead of the white helmets usually worn at practice, and a different version of navy pants with gold trim.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Jayden Struble News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 12

New Nashville Defenseman Jayden Struble Stands Out In First Predators Game

NASHVILLE — New Nashville President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland has been a busy man since taking the helm of the Predators organization this summer.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 12

Mavrik Bourque, Justus Annunen Day-to-Day as Predators Prep for Vegas

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators returned to practice on Monday at the Centennial Sportsplex after a three-game road trip. The Predators took four of the possible six points by defeating the Montreal Canadiens, but they lost an overtime matchup to the Toronto Maple Leafs and a shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Takeaways From Predators’ 3-2 Shootout Loss vs. Senators

The Nashville Predators (2-1-2) lost a close shootout battle to the Ottawa Senators. The debut of Jayden Struble, Vitali Pinchuk, and Matt Murray didn’t pay off with a victory, although it was on the road against a playoff-caliber Senators team.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 11

Three Players Impress in their Predators Debut Despite Loss

Despite being two weeks into the season, Nashville does not seem to be completely satisfied with its current roster, making several moves since the end of the training camp and the beginning of the season.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 10

Nashville Loses in Shootout Against Ottawa

Through the first four games of the season, the Predators have struggled to assemble a well-rounded game across all three periods. On Saturday night, in its fifth outing of the campaign, Nashville had arguably its best performance to date.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 9

Nashville Trades For Montreal Canadien Defenseman

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have traded away a 2027 second-round draft pick (via Las Vegas) to the Montreal Canadiens to acquire left-handed defenseman Jayden Struble.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 9

Senators, Predators eye consecutive wins amid injury setbacks

The Nashville Predators have been on both sides of a comeback in their last two games. They'll look to finish their three-game road trip on a high note when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

William Trudeau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Predators Place William Trudeau On IR

Although he played against the team he idolized growing up, defenseman William Trudeau’s game against the Montreal Canadiens ended on a sour note. The Nashville Predators announced they placed Trudeau on the injured reserve with an upper-body injury.

William Trudeau News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Predators place William Trudeau on injured reserve

Some unwelcome news in Smashville this early in the season. On Friday, the Nashville Predators announced that defenseman William Trudeau has been placed on injured reserve.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Takeaways From Predators’ 5-2 Win Over Canadiens

The Predators (2-1-1) took home a lucky road win against the Montreal Canadiens (1-2-1). Don’t let the 5-2 score deceive you: the Canadiens dominated possession time, with 34 shots on goal vs.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Predators’ Mavrik Bourque, William Trudeau leave game with upper-body injuries

The Nashville Predators may have claimed two points on the road in Thursday’s 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, but it appears to have come at the cost of two of their players.

Justus Annunen News / Daily Faceoff / October 6

Predators place Annunen on IR; Murray recalled

The Nashville Predators had to make a roster move on Tuesday, and the team announced that it has placed Justus Annunen on injured reserve and recalled Matt Murray, who will take over the backup spot behind veteran starter Juuse Saros for the time being.