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Predators erupt for 5 first-period goals, top Sharks for 5th 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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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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.

Steven Stamkos 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.

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Justus Annunen News / Field Level Media / March 19

Justus Annunen carries Preds past Kraken in surprise start

Justus Annunen, making an unscheduled start after Juuse Saros suffered an upper-body injury during the morning skate, stopped 25 shots as the Nashville Predators defeated the visiting Seattle Kraken 3-1 Thursday night.

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.

Juuse Saros News / Daily Faceoff / March 19

Predators’ Juuse Saros out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Nashville Predators have announced that goaltender Juuse Saros is day-to-day with an upper-body injury. The cause of the injury is not known. He played the entirety of Tuesday’s 4-3 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets, so it was either an injury he was able to play through during the game, or one sustained after the game.