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Goaltender Justus Annunen posted his first shutout of the season and Erik Haula netted one goal and one assist to pace the visiting Nashville Predators to a 5-0 victory over the slumping Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday.

NHL News / Dice City Sports / March 21

Golden Knights' loss to Predators: 4-1 defeat

The Golden Knights finally found the net again Saturday afternoon. However, the breakthrough came too late. Vegas gave up the first goal 40 seconds in, fell behind 3-0 in the second period, and dropped a 4-1 decision to the Predators at Bridgestone Arena.

NHL 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.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 11

Annunen Leads Predators to 3-2 Victory Over Capitals

The Nashville Predators (21-20-4) had a gutsy win over the Washington Capitals (23-17-6) on Sunday night. It was a grind of a win that went until the very end, but goaltender Justus Annunen stopped four shots in the final minute of the third with the Capitals bringing their goaltender out of the cage.

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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.

Nashville Predators News / Daily Faceoff / January 5

Predators sign Justus Annunen to two-year extension

The Nashville Predators announced Monday they have signed goaltender Justus Annunen to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension that will kick in next season.

Nashville Predators News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Predators Sign Justus Annunen To Two-Year Extension

The Nashville Predators will be keeping their current goaltending tandem intact for a few more years. According to a team announcement, the Predators have signed Justus Annunen to a two-year, $2.5MM ($1.25MM AAV) extension.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / November 5

Was Marcus Johansson Actually Going to Score on Justus Annunen?

There was more controversy in the NHL on Tuesday night. No, it did not involve goalie interference. This time, the controversy surrounded a goal scored by Minnesota Wild forward Marcus Johansson into the boards, not the net, in overtime against the Nashville Predators.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 3, 2025

Colorado Avalanche Season Preview: Goaltending

The Colorado Avalanche are preparing to take another run at a very tough Western Conference in hopes of capturing their fourth Stanley Cup championship.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31, 2025

Predators make three roster moves ahead of Sabres matchup

According to Nashville Predators’ reporter Nick Kieser, the team will look different on Friday against the Buffalo Sabres.

Predators, Sabres try to keep digging out of conference cellars

Canucks shut down Predators for third straight win

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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 / NHL Trade Talk / January 5, 2025

Can the Predators Recreate Last Season’s Magic?

In an interview last night after his team’s 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames, Nashville Predators forward Ryan O’Reilly spoke with Sportsnet’s Scott Oake about the Predators’ recent success.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 21, 2024

Predators Defeat Kings 3-2 in Overtime

On Saturday, a great performance by Justus Annunen led the Nashville Predators (10-17-7) to a 3-2 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Kings (19-9-5) at Bridgestone Arena.

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Nashville Predators News / Field Level Media / December 13, 2024

Justus Annunen, recently with Avs, returns with Predators

With Alexandar Georgiev faltering, the Colorado Avalanche gave Justus Annunen a chance to be their goaltender, but inconsistent play led to his trade to Nashville on Nov.

NHL News / Oilersnation / December 10, 2024

With limited draft picks and shallow prospect pool, Oilers will have to be patient looking for trades

We got some more trade action in the NHL this week as the Colorado Avalanche went out and addressed what was by far their biggest organizational need: Goaltending.

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / December 2, 2024

Notebook: Was It Time for the Avalanche to Trade Justus Annunen?

Justus Annunen was supposed to be Alexandar Georgiev’s low-cost backup goalie all year. He was supposed to continue his development and become a full-time NHL goalie.

NHL News / Colorado Hockey Now / November 30, 2024

Avs New Goalie Says He’s ‘Envisioned Playing Here’

Colorado changed its goaltending tandem by trading Justus Annunen and a 2025 sixth-round pick to the Nashville Predators for Scott Wedgewood on Saturday.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / November 30, 2024

Predators Bet on Potential: Land Annunen in Trade for Wedgewood

The Colorado Avalanche have tried to address their goaltending concerns by acquiring veteran Scott Wedgewood from the Nashville Predators in a trade on Saturday.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / October 25, 2024

Good & Bad: Justus Annunen, Avalanche Shuts Down Utah in 5-1 Victory

What a difference a week makes. Following Thursday’s 5-1 victory over Utah Hockey Club at Delta Center, the Avalanche have completely erased their 0-4-0 start, winning their fourth straight game to get back to .500.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 12, 2024

Great Goalie Usurpers 2024-25: Five backups who could steal starting jobs

Which current backup or 1B puck-stoppers have the best chance to swoop in and swipe starting duty this season?

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / August 12, 2024

Is the Avalanche’s Future in Net Justus Annunen?

Heading into the 2024-25 season, the Colorado Avalanche have no questions in net. The starter will be Alexandar Georgiev, who has undoubtedly one of the best-valued contracts on the team.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Avs Report / April 15, 2024

Avalanche Collapse in Overtime Against Golden Knights

For two periods, it certainly looked like the Colorado Avalanche had a bounce-back game in store against the Golden Knights. Colorado’s second half of a back-to-back was going well in Las Vegas.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / March 27, 2024

Annunen suffers first loss after new contract deal

Justus Annunen got the start and the loss tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. The Colorado Avalanche announced this morning that they signed Annunen to a two-year, one-way NHL contract.

Colorado Avalanche News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 26, 2024

Avalanche sign young goaltender to two-year extension

The Colorado Avalanche have reportedly signed goaltender Justus Annunen to a two-year, one-way contract extension.

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Colorado Avalanche News / The Avs Report / March 12, 2024

Avalanche GameDay: Annunen Expected Starter Against Calgary

The Colorado Avalanche are in Calgary for the first of a four-game road trip. The Avalanche will look to improve upon their 14-14-5 record away from Ball Arena.

Colorado Avalanche News / Colorado Hockey Now / March 5, 2024

Avalanche Room: Annunen’s ‘Rock Solid’ Play May Earn Him More Starts

Will the Colorado Avalanche go out and acquire a backup goaltender, or is their guy already in town? The Chicago Blackhawks stink, to put it kindly, but Justus Annunen can only play who the Avalanche choose to start him against, and for the second straight game against the worst team in the West, he stopped every shot.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Hockey Writers / February 6, 2024

Avalanche Recall Justus Annunen in Effort to Solve Goalie Issues

The Colorado Avalanche are 32-14-2 and currently first in the Central Division. They want to continue the hot streak they left off before the All-Star break.

Colorado Avalanche News / The Rink / January 17, 2024

Annunen helps Avalanche to 7–4 win over Senators

A back-to-back game after a loss, tonight’s game for the Colorado Avalanche against the Ottawa Senators was a big unknown. Miles Wood returned from the flu and was a bonus.