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Nashville Trades For Montreal Canadien Defenseman

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have traded away a 2027 second-round draft pick (via Las Vegas) to the Montreal Canadiens to acquire left-handed defenseman Jayden Struble.

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Senators, Predators eye consecutive wins amid injury setbacks

The Nashville Predators have been on both sides of a comeback in their last two games. They'll look to finish their three-game road trip on a high note when they visit the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.

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.

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William Trudeau News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Predators place William Trudeau on injured reserve

Some unwelcome news in Smashville this early in the season. On Friday, the Nashville Predators announced that defenseman William Trudeau has been placed on injured reserve.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 9

Three Takeaways From Nashville's Rally Against Montreal

The Nashville Predators earned their first come-from-behind victory of the season on Thursday, erasing a 2-0 deficit to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Takeaways From Predators’ 5-2 Win Over Canadiens

The Predators (2-1-1) took home a lucky road win against the Montreal Canadiens (1-2-1). Don’t let the 5-2 score deceive you: the Canadiens dominated possession time, with 34 shots on goal vs.

Juuse Saros News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 8

How Juuse Saros Has Performed Through the Predators First Four Games

After leading the league in saves last season, Juuse Saros is back in front. The Predators' netminder is the first player in the league to reach 100 saves.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 8

Ryan O'Reilly scores go-ahead goal, as Predators top Canadiens

Ryan O'Reilly scored the go-ahead goal on the power play with 3:16 remaining in the third period, lifting the visiting Nashville Predators to a 5-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 8

Predators Take Down Canadiens With a Late Surge

From the first puck drop, the Predators lacked offensive intensity while simultaneously lacking a cohesive effort on the blue line. Montreal caught Nashville sleeping and took full advantage, dominating the Predators with long possessions, but the Predators battled back to steal the win.

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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.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 8

Steven Stamkos Reacts to Passing Joe Sakic, Jarome Iginla on NHL's All-Time Goals List

NASHVILLE — Steven Stamkos has scored three goals in two games to move into 17th on the NHL's all-time goals list, passing a pair of Hall of Famers who were among his idols growing up.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 8

Three Things to Watch in Thursday's Predators at Canadiens Game

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (1-1-1) return to the ice on Thursday night for their fourth regular season game as the the franchise continues its first road trip of the season with a matchup against the Montreal Canadiens (1-1-1).

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 7

Nashville Predators Stock Exchange After Overtime Loss to Toronto Maple Leafs

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators squandered a three-goal lead and lost 5-4 in overtime to the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first road game of the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 7

Takeaways From Predators’ 5-4 OT Loss to the Maple Leafs

The Nashville Predators (1-1-1) were very close to winning their road debut against the bulked-up Toronto Maple Leafs. They showed it early, taking a 3-0 second-period lead with a goal from Steven Stamkos and two from Nils Hoglander.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 6

Predators Fall to Maple Leafs in Frantic Overtime Thriller

Nashville and Toronto could not be contained to 60 minutes of action. A high-scoring affair required an extra frame to settle the score. For the final four minutes and forty-six seconds of the frame, the two teams went to war.

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.