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Jonathan Marchessault (2 goals), Predators sink Senators

Jonathan Marchessault scored his first two goals of the season and the Nashville Predators beat the host Ottawa Senators 4-1 on Monday afternoon. Ryan O'Reilly and Cole Smith also scored for the Predators.

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Predators optimistic ahead of visit to Senators

The Nashville Predators and Senators will be looking to bounce back from losses when they meet at Ottawa on Monday in a Canadian Thanksgiving matinee. It will be the Senators' home opener and the third game of the season for each squad.

Nashville Predators News / Breakaway on SI / October 12

Predators Goalie Quickly Impressing at NCAA

The Nashville Predators landed an excellent addition to their prospect pipeline with the selection of goaltender Jack Ivankovic in the second round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 10

Predators look to build momentum in home tilt vs. Mammoth

Nashville began the 2024-25 season with five straight losses en route to a disappointing seventh-place finish in the Central Division. The Predators, who didn't pick up their second win until Game 7, will try to open the season with back-to-back victories when they host the Utah Mammoth on Saturday.

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Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 10

Predators activate, reassign forward prospect

The Predators have activated forward prospect Matthew Wood from season-opening injured reserve and loaned him to AHL Milwaukee, according to the AHL’s transactions log.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Predators Outlast Blue Jackets 2-1 in Season Opener

It was a frustrating night for the visiting Columbus Blue Jackets, who fell 2-1 to the Nashville Predators in their season opener on Thursday night. Juuse Saros stole the game for Nashville, stopping 37 of 38 shots and keeping the Predators in it all night long.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / October 9

Juuse Saros, Predators hold down Blue Jackets to take opener

Nashville goalie Juuse Saros stopped 37 shots and Ryan O'Reilly scored a power-play goal in the third period to lift the host Predators to a 2-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets in the season opener for both teams on Thursday.

Brady Martin News / Field Level Media / October 8

Predators’ rookie Brady Martin on top line for opener vs. Blue Jackets

The Nashville Predators and Columbus Blue Jackets will both begin their 2025-26 seasons with a Thursday night matchup in Nashville that will also mark the National Hockey League debut of Predators first-round draft pick Brady Martin.

Joakim Kemell News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

How Joakim Kemell’s Liiga Habits Translate to the Predators’ Middle Six

Joakim Kemell did two things every coach notices during the preseason. In overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, he finished a clean, heavy hit on Andrei Svechnikov, drew the extra penalty, then stepped into a one-timer for the game-winner.

Kevin Wall News / Inside The Rink / October 7

ECHL: Tahoe Knight Monsters Transactions | 10/7/2025

The Tahoe Knight Monsters have signed forward Kevin Wall for the 2025-26 season and have received forward Devon Paliani from the Henderson Silver Knights.

Roman Josi News / Sporting News / October 5

Roman Josi and Predators ready to tackle grueling 2025–26 schedule

Nashville is hoping to make a splash.

Nashville Predators News / Inside The Rink / October 6

ECHL: Milwaukee Reassigns Goaltenders Ethan Haider and T.J. Semptimphelter to Atlanta

The Milwaukee Admirals have reassigned goaltenders Ethan Haider and T.J. Semptimphelter to the Atlanta Gladiators, adding serious talent and stability to the crease just one day after the team unveiled its 2025–26 Training Camp Roster.

Egor Afanasyev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 5

Sharks expected to place Egor Afanasyev on IR

The San Jose Sharks are set to place winger Egor Afanasyev on injured reserve, per Bay Area News Group’s Curtis Pashelka. Pashelka clarified that Afanasyev’s injury is expected to be short-term.

Luke Evangelista News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Luke Evangelista, Predators grades for $6 million contract extension

The Nashville Predators are preparing to host the Columbus Blue Jackets to open the season on October 9th. The team was in a stalemate with a restricted free agent, but has now re-signed Luke Evangelista to a two-year $6 million deal.

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Predators place two players on IR

Having already been absent due to noted injuries, the Nashville Predators have confirmed the fate of two.

Predators cross the finish line on new deal with their restricted free agent

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Luke Evangelista News / Field Level Media / October 4

Predators sign RFA Luke Evangelista to 2-year contract

Restricted free agent forward Luke Evangelista signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Evangelista, 23, recorded 32 points (10 goals, 22 assists) in 68 games last season with the Predators, including 13 points (four goals, nine assists) in his last 14 games.

Steven Stamkos News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 3

Predators’ X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Steven Stamkos

The Nashville Predators are going to need some help from all sorts of places to bounce back from a disappointing 2024-25 campaign. And they have to look further than just Steven Stamkos after he had arguably the worst season of his career.

Luke Evangelista News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3