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Justus Annunen carries Preds past Kraken in surprise start

Justus Annunen, making an unscheduled start after Juuse Saros suffered an upper-body injury during the morning skate, stopped 25 shots as the Nashville Predators defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 3-1 Thursday night.

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Predators Recall Matt Murray, Juuse Saros Out

The Nashville Predators had to change plans just before puck drop in Thursday night’s game against the Seattle Kraken. The team recalled depth goaltender Matt Murray to backup Justus Annunen after it was revealed that Juuse Saros would miss the game with an upper-body injury.

Juuse Saros News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Predators’ Juuse Saros out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Nashville Predators have announced that goaltender Juuse Saros is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The cause of the injury is not known. He played the entirety of Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets, so it was either an injury he was able to play through during the game, or one sustained after the game.

Ryan Johansen News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 19

Ex-Predators, Blue Jackets forward retires after 905 NHL games

Former Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen used Thursday’s episode of the Predators’ official team podcast to announce his retirement from the NHL after a 13-year career.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Ryan Johansen News / Breakaway on SI / March 19

Former Predators Center Announces Retirement

Veteran center Ryan Johansen has announced that he is stepping away from professional hockey, bringing an end to a career defined by perseverance, consistency and playmaking down the middle.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

Predators Have Interviewed Marc Bergevin, Brett Peterson For GM Position

The Predators have a general manager vacancy – well, kind of. While incumbent Barry Trotz announced his resignation from the role over six weeks ago, he will be staying on until a replacement is named.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Predators sign Zachary L’Heureux to two-year contract

The Nashville Predators have announced that they’ve signed winger Zachary L’Heureux to a two-year contract with an $875,000 cap hit. L’Heureux was in the final year of his three-year entry-level contract with an $863,334 cap hit, and was set to become a restricted free agent at the end of the season.

Zachary L'Heureux News / Breakaway on SI / March 18

Predators Sign Young Winger to Contract Extension

The Nashville Predators are bringing back one of their most intriguing young forwards, signing Zachary L'Heureux to a two-year contract extension as the organization continues to invest in their emerging young players.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 18

Predators Sign Zachary L’Heureux To Two-Year Extension

The Predators announced that they’ve signed left-winger Zachary L’Heureux to a two-year extension carrying a cap hit of $875K. The lefty, who lands just a slight pay bump over his expiring entry-level contract, would not have been eligible for arbitration as a restricted free agent this offseason.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 18

Five underrated breakout players in the 2025-26 NHL season

Here, we’ll dive into five players who have had breakout 2025-26 seasons but aren’t getting the attention they deserve for it.

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Adam Ingram News / Inside The Rink / March 18

ECHL: Idaho Steelheads Sign Adam Ingram to ATO

The Idaho Steelheads have signed 6’3″ forward Adam Ingram to an Amateur Tryout after he completed his collegiate career at St. Cloud State University. Adam Ingram spent all four of his collegiate seasons at St.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / March 18

Nashville Posts 4-3 Shootout Heartbreaker in Winnipeg as Wildcard Race Continues

Playoff pushes between two teams on the outskirts of the final wildcard spots are intense, but when they face each other in what could make or break either teams’ season, that’s a different intensity.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 17

Predators edge Jets on Ryan O’Reilly's shootout goal

Ryan O'Reilly scored the lone goal in the shootout as the visiting Nashville Predators battled for a 4-3 win against the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Jonathan Toews tied the game 3-3 with 1:01 remaining in regulation when Connor Hellebuyck was pulled for an extra skater, and Mark Scheifele set Toews up for a snap shot.

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Jonathan Marchessault News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 17

Predators rumors: Jonathan Marchessault wanted to be traded ahead of deadline

An expensive free agency period in the summer of 2024 has set the Nashville Predators back in a few unexpected ways. Veteran stars Steven Stamkos, Ryan O’Reilly, and Jonathan Marchessault inked big-money deals, looking to lead the Predators back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in almost a decade.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / March 14