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Chris MacFarland Comments on the State of Nashville's Defensive Unit

Ahead of Tuesday's loss to the New York Islanders, Nashville's first-year general manager, Chris MacFarland, was a guest on 102.5 The Game. He spoke about the Predators' struggles on the blue line through the early stages of the season and their approach to the position, where the lineup has been in constant disarray.

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Why Hasn't Vitali Pinchuk Been In Nashville's Lineup?

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators signed one of the top players in the KHL this summer, but forward Vitali Pinchuk has had trouble getting on the ice through the first 12 games of the 2026-27 season.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Takeaways From Predators’ 5-4 Shootout Loss vs. Islanders

The Nashville Predators (4-3-5) suffered another post-regulation defeat on Tuesday, a 5-4 shootout loss to the New York Islanders (6-4-2). The Predators lead the league in overtime/shootout losses with five, and have yet to win a game in overtime this season.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 28

New York Islanders Defenseman Makes NHL History Against Nashville Predators

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators lost 4-3 in a shootout to the New York Islanders on Tuesday after forcing overtime by erasing a three-goal deficit.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 28

The Predators Hill You’re Willing to Die On

NASHVILLE —Calling the 2017 Predators your favorite team is a lovely way to begin a conversation. Calling the 2018 Predators the better team is a useful way to find out who was listening.

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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.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 28

Nashville Doomed By Slow Start Against New York Islanders

NASHVILLE — Nashville (4-3-5) earned a point against the New York Islanders (6-4-2), but left disappointed, feeling like they left money on the table in Bridgestone Arena.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 27

Nashville Falls in a Shootout to the New York Islanders

NASHVILLE — The Nashville (4-3-5) overcame a three-goal deficit to force overtime, but a costly penalty kept the Predators on the back skate in the extra period, and the home team ended up losing 4-3 in a shootout against the New York Islanders (6-4-2).

Daemon Hunt News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 27

Daemon Hunt Wants to Make the Most of New Opportunity After Being 'Rejected' By Minnesota

NASHVILLE — Nashville keeps tweaking things on the blue line. The Predators have made several in-season defensive moves and added another over the weekend by claiming defenseman Daemon Hunt from the Minnesota Wild on Friday.

Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / October 26

Predators aim for back-to-back wins as Isles hone in on details

The Nashville Predators will try to string together wins in consecutive games for the first time this season on Tuesday when they host the New York Islanders, who are trying to avoid their first two-game pointless streak.

Jayden Struble News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 26

Nashville Defenseman Jayden Struble Wins Fight As Predators Defense Takes Step Forward

NASHVILLE — Nashville took another step on the blue line on Sunday, physically dominating the Colorado Avalanche in a 6-2 home victory. The Predators killed all four Avalanche penalties, preventing Colorado from mustering a single shot on the first three, blocked 10 shots, and outhit their Central Division rivals 18-15.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Takeaways from Predators 6-2 Win over Avalanche

The Nashville Predators (4-3-4) have been the most unpredictable team in the league. A few days after the worst performance of the season against the Boston Bruins, they headed home to face the Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) and dominate.

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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.

Steven Stamkos News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 26

Stamkos Goal Upheld on Review, Lifting Predators Past Avalanche

NASHVILLE — Steven Stamkos did it again. The Predators' top scorer in 2026-27 scored his sixth and seventh goals of the season, leading Nashville to a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Ryan O’Reilly scores twice as Predators dismantle Avalanche

Ryan O'Reilly scored twice, including the game-winner, and added two assists, leading the Nashville Predators to a 6-2 win over the visiting Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 25

Nashville Dominates Special Teams For Victory Over Avalanche

NASHVILLE — The Nashville (4-3-4) didn't look like a team that lost in overtime last night. The Predators dominated special teams and imposed their will on the Colorado Avalanche (6-5-1) to win the second game of the franchise's first back-to-back 6-2.

Chris MacFarland News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 25

Chris MacFarland Is Putting His Stamp On The Predators

When General Manager Chris MacFarland took over the Nashville Predators, people expected him to make major changes to a group that had been spinning its wheels for several seasons.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 24

How Nashville Has Lost Each of its Four Overtime Games

As of Saturday, the Predators are the only team in the league to lose four overtime games. Just 11 contests into the season, over a third of their matchups have required time beyond the standard 60 minutes.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 24

Nashville Falls to Pittsburgh Thanks to a Disastrous End

Nashville suffered another road loss in dramatic fashion after falling to the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in overtime. The win comes just three days after the Predators fell victim to their worst loss of the season.

NHL 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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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 23

Predators try to regroup against Penguins after blowout loss

Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette expects a response from his team Saturday as it ends a two-game road trip against the Pittsburgh Penguins after a lopsided defeat in Boston.

Nashville Predators News / Viral Sports News / October 23

Nashville Predators Receive Major Trade Update Before Friday

The Nashville Predators added physicality and mobility to their blue line earlier this month by acquiring defenseman Jayden Struble from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for a second-round selection in the 2027 NHL Draft.

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.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 18