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Predators Visit Avalanche at Ball Arena on Thursday Night

The Nashville Predators visit the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, with the puck set to drop at 9:30 p.m. ET. Nashville is 6-4-5 and comes in off a 4-1 home win over the Hurricanes on Tuesday, Nov.

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Nashville Defenseman Nic Hague 'I'll Be Ready' For Next Opportunity

NASHVILLE — Nashville is focused on starting the season on the right note after falling behind in the standings over the last few years. The Predators are doing just that, taking 17 points from the season's first 15 games and occupying one of the Western Conference Wild Card positions.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / November 5

Predators’ Ross Colton and Jack Drury Return to Colorado for the First Time Since Trades

NASHVILLE — Nashville forwards Jack Drury and Ross Colton already have one game against their former team as the Predators defeated the Colorado Avalanche 6-2 in Bridgestone Arena 10 days ago, but tonight's game in Ball Arena will be their first time back in front of Avalanche fans after being traded this summer.

Egor Surin News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Egor Surin to sign with Predators following 2026-27 KHL season

A top-notch prospect is set to come to North America. When appearing on the DFO Rundown this week, agent Dan Milstein confirmed that Nashville Predators prospect Egor Surin will be leaving the Kontinental Hockey League following the 2026-27 season and will sign with the Predators.

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Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Nashville Predators’ October 2026 Recap

The Nashville Predators (6-4-5) had an interesting October. The expectation was that this month would be very indicative of the team’s future, with head coach Andrew Brunette’s position being analyzed and many trade rumors among the roster.

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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 / November 4

Shane Wright Fits In Fast With Filip Forsberg in First Game for Nashville

NASHVILLE — Nashville inserted a brand new player into the lineup on Tuesday, and he helped the Predators take down the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes 4-1.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Takeaways From the Predators’ 4-1 Win vs. Hurricanes

The Nashville Predators (6-4-5) started off the month of November with a signature win. It was a steep task against the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes, but they were up to the task, demolishing the Hurricanes 4-1 in a huge win.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 3

Predators end Hurricanes’ points streak at 6

Roman Josi and Ross Colton had a goal and an assist each to lead the host Nashville Predators to a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday. Nick Perbix and Adam Edstrom also scored for the Predators, who won their second game in a row.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / November 3

Predators Honor Pekka Rinne Ahead of Hall of Fame Induction

NASHVILLE— The Nashville Predators (5-4-5) take on the defending Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes (12-2-2) inside Bridgestone Arena, but the night is much bigger than the final game of a homestand against a quality opponent.

Shane Wright News / The Hockey Writers / November 3

What the Nashville Predators Get in Shane Wright

Nashville Predators general manager Chris MacFarland has made several blockbuster trades since he’s taken over, and on Nov. 1, 2026, he made another shocking trade.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / November 2

How Andrew Brunette Sees Shane Wright Fit in the Predators Lineup

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators made a big move over the weekend trading Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken for Shane Wright. Wright was once regarded as the top prospect in the 2022 NHL Draft class but slipped to the fourth overall pick and hasn't quite met expectations for the expansion Kraken franchise.

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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.

Shane Wright News / Nashville Predators On SI / November 2

Shane Wright Reacts To Being Traded to Nashville Predators

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators continued shaking up the roster over the weekend by trading forward Matthew Wood to the Seattle Kraken for forward Shane Wright.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / November 2

What Should Predators Fans Believe After 14 Games?

NASHVILLE —Fourteen games into the season, the Nashville Predators have certainly kept us on our toes. Their 5–4–5 record invites an argument. An optimist can point to points earned in 10 of 14 games.

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Kraken GM explains Matthew Wood’s appeal after trade from Predators

The Seattle Kraken and Nashville Predators teamed up for a one-for-one swap of underperforming forwards on Sunday evening, with Shane Wright going from Washington state to Tennessee, and Matthew Wood heading the other way.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / November 2

Nashville Unveils New Hometown Remix Jerseys

The newest look for the Nashville Predators is one that presents a stylistically different design from anything worn in the past. However, it does offer an appearance that represents the Music City and preserves the team's tradition.

Nashville Predators News / NHL Rumors / November 2

NHL Trade: Nashville Predators Acquires Shane Wright for Matthew Wood

The Nashville Predators announced on Sunday evening that they acquired Shane Wright from the Seattle Kraken in exchange for Matthew Wood. The trade is one for one.

Nashville Predators News / Inside The Rink / November 2

ECHL Game Recap: Atlanta Gladiators vs South Carolina Stingrays | 11/01/2026

The Atlanta Gladiators scored four unanswered goals in the third period to defeat the previously unbeaten South Carolina Stingrays 5–2 on Sunday afternoon at North Charleston Coliseum.

NHL News / Ball Exclusives / November 2

Hurricanes Bring 4-Game Win Streak Into Nashville vs. Predators

The Carolina Hurricanes bring a four-game win streak into their first meeting of the season against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday at 8 p.m. EST in Nashville.

Nashville Predators News / Viral Sports News / November 2

Nashville Predators Acquire Former Top Pick in Sudden Trade

The Nashville Predators have made a calculated move to inject more skill and two-way reliability into their forward group, acquiring center Shane Wright from the Seattle Kraken in a straight-up trade for winger Matthew Wood, as first reported by Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 1

Predators acquire Shane Wright from Kraken for Matthew Wood

The Nashville Predators and Seattle Kraken will be swapping a couple of young talents, with center Shane Wright going to Nashville and winger Matthew Wood going to Seattle.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / November 1

NHL roundup: Predators' Steven Stamkos haunts old team in shootout

Former Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos scored the only goal in the fourth round of the shootout as the host Nashville Predators rallied to beat the Lightning 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 31

Preds' Steven Stamkos burns Lightning in third period, shootout

Former Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos scored the only goal in the fourth round of the shootout as the host Nashville Predators rallied to beat the Lightning 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov reportedly requests trade, won't re-sign

Another NHL star is looking for a trade and a fresh start. Nikita Kucherov, the league's reigning MVP and still one of its best players, has reportedly told the Tampa Bay Lightning organization and his teammates that he does not intend to re-sign with the team and has requested a trade.

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Daemon Hunt News / Yardbarker / October 24

Predators claim Daemon Hunt off waivers from division rival Wild

Minnesota placed the 24-year-old on waivers on Friday in order to open up room on the roster with the return of blue-liners Jared Spurgeon and Olli Maatta.

Predators try to regroup against Penguins after blowout loss

David Pastrnak scores 2 goals, Bruins thrash Predators

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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.