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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.

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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

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.

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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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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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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.

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.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 17

‘Limit Those Grade-A Chances’: Predators Defenders Preview Blues Matchup

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (2-2-3) host the St. Louis Blues (3-3-1) on Saturday night at Bridgestone Arena, and the team’s defensemen say a good result starts at the back end.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 16

Nashville Defenseman Nic Hague on The Anatomy of a Fight

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators battled all 60 minutes and then some as Steven Stamkos scored in the final second to force overtime against the San Jose Sharks.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 16

Three Takeaways From Nashville's Shootout Loss to San Jose

Nashville has managed just two wins in its first seven games. Through the first half-month of action, the Predators have been plagued by inconsistencies.

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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 / Nashville Predators On SI / October 16

Nic Hague Lands Uppercuts, Sets Tone in Predators’ Shootout Loss to Sharks

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators salvaged a point against the San Jose Sharks, overcoming a two-goal deficit to force overtime before falling 3-2 in a shootout.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 15

Nashville Scores In Final Second to Salvage A Point Against San Jose

NASHVILLE — The Nashville (2-2-3) scored with no time left to force overtime, but couldn't find the breakthrough in extra time as the Predators fell 3-2 in a shootout to the San Jose Sharks (4-3-0).

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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 / Nashville Predators On SI / October 15

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.