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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.

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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).

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.

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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

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

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.

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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.

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.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 6

Three Things To Watch in Tonight's Predators at Maple Leafs Matchup

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (1-1) and Toronto Maple Leafs (1-2) spent the offseason overhauling their rosters, and through the first week, both are still trying to figure out who they are.

Vitali Pinchuk News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 5

Vitali Pinchuk Excited to Return to Canada For Potential NHL Debut

NASHVILLE - Vitali Pinchuk is back with the Predators, and with Nashville set to play three games in Canada this week, the young forward could make his NHL debut in a country he knows well.

Chase McLane News / Inside The Rink / October 5

ECHL: Chase McLane Re-Signs With The Adirondack Thunder

The Adirondack Thunder have announced the re-signing of forward Chase McLane for the 2026-27 season. McLane, 26, is coming off his rookie season, where he had six goals and 12 assists for 18 points in 67 games.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 5

Nashville Holds Spirited Practice Ahead of First Road Trip

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators returned to the ice Monday at the Centennial Sportsplex ahead of their first road trip of the season. The Predators

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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 / Viral Sports News / October 4

Nashville Predators Announce 2 Roster Moves on Sunday

The Nashville Predators have brought Vitali Pinchuk back to the NHL roster only a day after the 24-year-old center took his first step into North American professional hockey.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 4

Predators Recall Vitali Pinchuk, Assign Matt Murray

Centerman Vitali Pinchuk has been recalled to the Nashville Predators roster after making his AHL debut on Saturday. He recorded two shots and a plus-one in what was his first game in North American pros.

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The 'NFL most receiving-1st downs' quiz

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The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 4

Takeaways From Nashville Predators’ 2-1 Win Over Dallas Stars

The Nashville Predators (1-1-0) earned their first win of the season, and it was against the Central Division rival Dallas Stars (0-2-0). All goals were scored in the first period, with Stars defenseman Miro Heiskanen scoring in the first minute.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 4

Nashville Recalls KHL Standout To Predators Roster

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have recalled forward Vitali Pinchuk from the Milwaukee Admirals after one AHL game. Additionally, the Predators have reassigned goaltender Matt Murray back to Milwaukee after Murray spent Saturday's game in Nashville as the backup goaltender.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 4

Two New Nashville Defensemen Make Strong Impressions In First Game

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators got their first win of the 2026-27 season with a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night. Winning is always the primary objective, but the Predators made progress on one of their biggest issues entering the season as two of their newest defensemen took positive strides on the blue line.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 3

First-period goals hold up as Predators fend off Stars

First-period goals by Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoglander held up to the final buzzer as the host Nashville Predators claimed a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday for their first win of the season.

Matt Murray News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 3

Predators Recall Matt Murray

The Predators have made a roster move in advance of their game tonight against Dallas. The team announced that they’ve recalled goaltender Matt Murray from AHL Milwaukee.

Ryan Ufko News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 2

Nashville Predators Reassign Ryan Ufko

According to a team announcement, the Nashville Predators have assigned defenseman Ryan Ufko to the AHL’s Milwaukee Admirals. Nashville did not make a corresponding roster move, leaving their active roster with 22 players.

Nashville Predators News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Nashville Predators’ 2026-27 Season Preview

The Nashville Predators had everything go wrong for them in the 2024-25 season. Most of their free-agent acquisitions bombed, and the team was in the bottom five in the league for a while.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

Predators aim for fast start in opener against Wild

The Nashville Predators have endured slow starts in recent seasons. Coach Andrew Brunette does not want to let that happen again. He is looking for his players to start fast when Nashville hosts the Minnesota Wild in the teams' season opener Thursday night.

Tyson Jost News / Daily Faceoff / September 28

Predators place Tyson Jost on waivers

Last call for waivers before the new year begins. On Monday, the final day before the 2026-27 regular season, the Nashville Predators placed forward Tyson Jost on waivers, making him available to the other 31 teams in the NHL.

Ethan Haider News / Inside The Rink / September 24

ECHL: Ethan Haider Stays in the Mix With Nashville

Atlanta Gladiators fans have another reason to keep an eye on the Nashville Predators as the NHL preseason continues. Former Gladiators goaltender Ethan Haider remains with Nashville and is on the Predators’ roster for Thursday night’s preseason matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.