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Bruins Hand the Predators their First Shutout Loss of Season

Nashville faced its toughest test of the years so far and the final statsheet showed just that. The Boston Bruins dismantled the Predators for the team's most lopsided defeat of the season to kick off a two game road trip to the north east.

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Nashville Predators Receive Major Trade Update Before Friday

The Nashville Predators added physicality and mobility to their blue line earlier this month by acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Jayden Struble News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Predators still looking for defensemen after Jayden Struble trade

Earlier this month, the Nashville Predators swung a trade with the Montreal Canadiens, acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble in return for a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

Brady Skjei News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 22

Brady Skjei Trade Buzz: What’s Being Said About the Predators Defenseman

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have made major changes over the last five months after hiring Chris MacFarland as Team President of Hockey Operations and General Manager.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / October 21

Predators looking to reshape blueline

Teams across the NHL are gauging their worth in the early weeks of the 2026-27 season, with one team potentially looking to bolster its back end. The Nashville Predators entered the 2026-27 season after fighting for a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference last season, ultimately coming up short.

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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 / Nashville Predators On SI / October 20

Where the Predators are in the Standings So Far

Before the start of the season, there were many questions about how the Predators would perform. After major front office changes and even more moves on the ice, we have reached the action.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 20

Checking In on Every Predators Prospect Playing College Hockey

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have played eight games in the 2026-27 season as the organization navigates through the first year under new Team President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 20

Which Defenseman Does Andrew Brunette Want to See 'Grab It' on Blue Line

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators are coming off their two best defensive performances of the year as the 2026-27 season gets rolling. Nashville limited a dangerous San Jose Sharks offense and a fast-starting St.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 19

Centennial Sportsplex Takes Temporary Locker Room 'Off Line' After Privacy Concerns

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators practice facility, Centennial Sportsplex is currently under construction, leading to some adjustments as teams are sequesterd to different parts of the facility.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 19

Andrew Brunette Sees Alexander Kerfoot as a 'Stabilizing Factor'

NASHVILLE — Nashville embarks on the second road trip of the season this week as the Predators take on the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday and Saturday.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 19

What We’ve Learned About the Nashville Predators in the First Weeks of the Season

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (3-2-3) are through the first three weeks of the 2026-27 season after an offseason filled with changes. The organization

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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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 18

Takeaways From Predators’ 5-2 Win Over Blues

The Nashville Predators (3-2-3) were going on a three-game losing streak with their season sinking fast, but the St. Louis Blues (3-4-1) ended up being the perfect antidote.

Filip Forsberg News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 18

Filip Forsberg Snaps Scoring Drought in Predators Victory

NASHVILLE — Everyone can take a breath. Filip Forsberg scored a goal. The Nashville's franchise leader spent the first seven games of the season looking for the back of the net, but scored in the eighth game of the year to put the Predators ahead of the St.

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Jonathan Marchessault News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 17

Jonathan Marchessault's Scouting Led to Penalty Shot Goal

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (3-2-3) closed the week's homestand with a trio of firsts in a 5-2 victory Saturday night to take down the St. Louis Blues (3-4-1).

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 17

Predators show versatility in scoring for win over Blues

Filip Forsberg scored his first goal of the season and added an assist for the Nashville Predators, who also scored on a penalty kill and a penalty shot in a 5-2 victory over the visiting St.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 17

Nashville Closes Homestand With Big Win Over Central Division Foe

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (3-2-3) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-2 Central Division win over the St. Louis Blues (3-4-1) on Saturday night.

Justus Annunen News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

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.

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.