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Habs, Predators search for space amid playoff pushes

The Montreal Canadiens and Nashville Predators hope to create a bit more wiggle room in their tightly contested playoff races when they square off Saturday in Nashville.

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Chiarelli Emerges As Candidate For Predators GM Job

Peter Chiarelli spent the past three seasons helping guide the Blues’ hockey operations department, serving as vice president of hockey operations under Doug Armstrong.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 27

Predators rumors: Ex-Oilers, Bruins GM among candidates for Nashville GM job

The Nashville Predators are not only in the middle of a playoff push but also searching for a new general manager after news earlier this season that Barry Trotz was stepping down.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Focused Predators take on Devils squad finally finding their footing

The Nashville Predators are playing their best hockey when it matters most. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils might be out of the playoff race but look to continue their recent surge by keeping the host Predators from extending a season-high winning streak to six games Thursday night.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 24

Predators erupt for five first-period goals, top Sharks for fifth straight win

The Nashville Predators scored five goals in the first period and cruised to a 6-3 win over the visiting San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night. Filip Forsberg

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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

Steven Stamkos News / NHL Trade Talk / March 24

Steven Stamkos Is Back to Scoring Like the Old Days

At 36, you might figure Steven Stamkos is starting to slow down. But anyone who’s been paying attention to the Preds lately knows that’s not true at all.

Barry Trotz News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 23

Barry Trotz dishes out 2-year extension to Predators forward amid pending retirement

Most general managers who have already announced their retirement might ride off into the sunset without too much action. However, that isn’t the way Nashville Predators legend Barry Trotz operates, as the team announced on Monday afternoon that he had signed former first-round pick Fedor Svechkov to a two-year contract extension.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 23

Predators running hot with Sharks in town

The Nashville Predators are on a four-game winning streak and occupy the second wild-card spot in the Western Conference as they prepare to host the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night.

Fedor Svechkov News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

Predators sign Fedor Svechkov to two-year extension

The Nashville Predators announced on Monday that they have signed forward Fedor Svechkov to a two-year contract extension. Svechkov, who was set to be a restricted free agent after this season, will make $1.25 million per year under the terms of the new agreement, which will kick in for the 2026-27 season.

Fedor Svechkov News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 23

Predators Sign Fedor Svechkov To Two-Year Extension

The Predators announced this afternoon that they’ve signed center Fedor Svechkov to a two-year extension worth $2.5MM, yielding an average annual value of $1.25MM.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / March 23

The Predators can’t be stopped right now

One of the hottest teams right now in the NHL is singing a different tune compared to most of the league. The Nashville Predators have had an incredible run as of late, going from being a floundering team at the bottom of the Western Conference to being a playoff contender over the past couple of months.

Andrew Brunette News / The Hockey Writers / March 23

How Predators Head Coach Andrew Brunette Saved His Job

A season ago, Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette looked like a dead man walking. After leading the Predators to the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the 2023-24 season, his team completely floundered in 2024-25.

Andrew Brunette News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 23

Predators’ Andrew Brunette credits ‘resilient’ group after moving into Wild Card spot

The Nashville Predators recently moved into a Wild Card spot in the Western Conference. Nashville had one of the worst starts of the season in 2025-26.

Filip Forsberg News / Field Level Media / March 22

Filip Forsberg's OT winner helps Predators continue surge vs. Blackhawks

Filip Forsberg scored twice, including the game-winner 1:05 into overtime, to lift the surging Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the host Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.

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Matt Murray News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 22

Predators Reassign Matt Murray

3/22: Ahead of their Sunday afternoon game in Chicago the Predators reassigned Murray to AHL Milwaukee. Still awaiting his debut with Nashville, the 28-year-old did not appear in a game, as Annunen won both games with excellent play in goal, headlined by a 40-save effort against Vegas.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / March 22

Predators Finally Back in Playoff Position

General manager Barry Trotz of the Nashville Predators seemed to take the approach of selling off his UFA's at the trade deadline and banking on a higher draft pick, but head coach Andrew Brunette has his team playing some of the best hockey they have played this season.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 22

Steven Stamkos vocal on Predators’ inspiring turnaround after Golden Knights win

The Nashville Predators were one of the worst teams in the NHL to begin the 2025-26 season. It certainly looked as if the team was going to crater and finish near the bottom of the league.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 21

Predators look to further cement playoff position in Chicago

The streaking Nashville Predators moved into a Western Conference wild-card spot on Saturday. On Sunday, they'll aim to strengthen their playoff positioning.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 19

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.