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Mavrik Bourque, Justus Annunen Day-to-Day as Predators Prep for Vegas

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators returned to practice on Monday at the Centennial Sportsplex after a three-game road trip. The Predators took four of the possible six points by defeating the Montreal Canadiens, but they lost an overtime matchup to the Toronto Maple Leafs and a shootout loss to the Ottawa Senators.

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New Nashville Defenseman Jayden Struble Stands Out In First Predators Game

NASHVILLE — New Nashville President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Chris MacFarland has been a busy man since taking the helm of the Predators organization this summer.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 11

Takeaways From Predators’ 3-2 Shootout Loss vs. Senators

The Nashville Predators (2-1-2) lost a close shootout battle to the Ottawa Senators. The debut of Jayden Struble, Vitali Pinchuk, and Matt Murray didn’t pay off with a victory, although it was on the road against a playoff-caliber Senators team.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 11

Three Players Impress in their Predators Debut Despite Loss

Despite being two weeks into the season, Nashville does not seem to be completely satisfied with its current roster, making several moves since the end of the training camp and the beginning of the season.

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 10

Nashville Loses in Shootout Against Ottawa

Through the first four games of the season, the Predators have struggled to assemble a well-rounded game across all three periods. On Saturday night, in its fifth outing of the campaign, Nashville had arguably its best performance to date.

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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 9

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 9

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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).

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.

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.

Chase McLane News / Inside The Rink / October 5