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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.

NHL News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 21

Predators Look to Build on Blues Win Ahead of Road Trip at Bruins, Penguins

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators head back out on the road this week for a two-game trip, and the message from the locker room is to keep building on what worked in Saturday’s win.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 20

Which Defenseman Does Andrew Brunette Want to See 'Grab It' on Blue Line

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators are coming off their two best defensive performances of the year as the 2026-27 season gets rolling. Nashville limited a dangerous San Jose Sharks offense and a fast-starting St.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 19

Andrew Brunette Sees Alexander Kerfoot as a 'Stabilizing Factor'

NASHVILLE — Nashville embarks on the second road trip of the season this week as the Predators take on the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday and Saturday.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 15

Brunette on Forsberg’s Goal Drought: ‘As Long as He’s Shooting, Good Things Will Follow’

NASHVILLE — Filip Forsberg leads Nashville in all-time goals scored, but he hasn’t found the back of the net this season. Predators head coach Andrew Brunette isn’t worried about the veteran winger’s game.

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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 13

Ryan O'Reilly Says NHL Frozen Frenzy Is 'Great For the Game'

NASHVILLE — The NHL Frozen Frenzy returns for its fourth consecutive season, with all 32 franchises competing Tuesday night on the ESPN family of networks, with staggered start times.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 13

Andrew Brunette Wants Predators to Build on ‘Most Complete’ Game as Homestand Begins

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators (2-1-2) return to Bridgestone Arena this week after completing their first road trip of the season. The Predators battled three Canadian teams, taking four of the possible six points, and currently sit tied for fourth in the Central Division, three points behind the first-place Minnesota Wild.

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 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

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.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / October 1

Predators Veterans Stress Starting Fast Ahead of Season Opener

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators kick off their 2026-27 NHL season tonight with a home matchup against the Minnesota Wild. The veterans in the locker room all echoed the same message as the season gets underway: start fast.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / September 29

Josi and Ufko Pair Up at Predators Practice as Brunette Explores Blue Line Options

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators are still experimenting ahead of Thursday night's season opener against the Minnesota Wild. The Predators tinkered with a potentially new-look defensive pairing at practice on Tuesday between captain Roman Josi and second year defensemen Ryan Ufko.

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Nashville Predators News / Nashville Predators On SI / September 29

Nashville Returns To Practice With Eyes on Season Opener

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators were on the ice at the Centennial Sportsplex on Tuesday after taking Monday off. Nashville had its opening-night roster on the ice for just over an hour as the franchise turns its attention to Thursday's season opener against the Minnesota Wild.

Nashville Predators 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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 25

Predators out to extend recent dominance over Blackhawks

A date with the Chicago Blackhawks is an opportune spot for the Nashville Predators to make headway on their playoff push. Following a 20-day break since their last outing, the Predators will host the Blackhawks on Thursday night, a divisional rival that they have gotten the best of in 20 out of the past 25 meetings (20-3-2).

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 1

Predators increasing their offense while Blues battle through rut

The Nashville Predators wanted to become a more dynamic offensive team this season under third-year coach Andrew Brunette. They showed flashes of that potential by rallying for a 4-3 victory over the New York Islanders Saturday to earn just their second victory in their last seven games (2-3-2).

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / November 5

Which coaches are on the hot seat?

In the NHL, it’s only a matter of time before heads begin to roll.

Rangers' staggering home woes continue with another shutout loss

Maple Leafs' slow start could be a blessing in disguise, former NHL head coach suggests

Maple Leafs get boost for the long term with latest roster news

Canadiens HC Martin St. Louis' big decision was the right call against the Senators

Canadiens reportedly 'adore' Bruins forward, who recently talked trade rumors

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Three NHL coaches in danger of a midseason firing

The NHL season is just about a month in, with nearly every team having played ten games so far. While several teams, such as the Pittsburgh Penguins, Seattle Kraken and Detroit Red Wings, have exceeded expectations, many have fallen short. Let's take a look at three NHL coaches on the hot seat.

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Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15, 2025

Predators feeling confident amid improved start

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Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / May 5, 2025

Predators sticking with head coach Andrew Brunette

The Nashville Predators plan to proceed with head coach Andrew Brunette behind the bench, general manager Barry Trotz announced on Monday. Trotz's words came on the heels of the Predators following up a busy offseason of signings with a dismal performance in 2024-25.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6, 2025

Predators HC away from team for family matters

Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette missed the team’s Saturday practice due to family matters, and is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Montreal Canadiens, per Alex Daugherty of The Tennessean.

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Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / March 21, 2025

Predators coach Andrew Brunette calls out veteran players, wants ‘a little more professionalism’ down final stretch

Nashville Predators head coach Andrew Brunette isn’t too happy with some of his team’s veteran players. Speaking to reporters following Thursday’s 4-1

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / October 22, 2024

Should Predators’ Andrew Brunette be on the hot seat after team’s rough start?

The Nashville Predators made waves this summer by signing former Tampa Bay Lightning captain and two-time Stanley Cup champion, Steven Stamkos, as well as Brady Skjei and 2023 Conn Smythe winner, Jonathan Marchessault.

Nashville Predators News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 4, 2024

Andrew Brunette’s heart-wrenching reaction to Predators losing in Round 1 — ‘Hockey’s cruel’

The Nashville Predators had an excellent opportunity to send their Western Conference first-round series with the Vancouver Canucks back north to Canada for Game 7 — but instead, the team was unable to score a single goal in a back-breaking 1-0 loss in front of the home crowd on Friday night.