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Frustration is mounting for the Predators, who are off to their worst start and last in the NHL

Nov. 08, 2024 11:21 AM EST

Signing three of the top players available in Steven Stamkos, Jonathan Marchessault and Brady Skjei made NHL free agency look like a big win for the Nashville Predators. They haven't had many since. After committing more than $108 million within a few hours on July 1...

Panthers stay red-hot, roll past Predators 6-2 for 6th consecutive victory

Nov. 07, 2024 21:58 PM EST

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Carter Verhaeghe had two goals and an assist, Aleksander Barkov had three assists for the second time in less than a week and the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 6-2 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory. Sam Reinhart got his 11th of...

Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators

Nov. 07, 2024 05:56 AM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scoring to hand the Nashville Predators another defeat and keep his Washington Capitals rolling was not surprising to the folks on the other side who have seen him a lot over the years. “You knew it was coming,” said Predators coach Andrew...

Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss

Nov. 06, 2024 22:06 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling Nashville Predators 3-2 on Wednesday night. Ovechkin beat Juuse Saros with 9:35 left in regulation for his eighth...

Josi and Stamkos lead Predators to 5-2 win over Avalanche

Nov. 02, 2024 22:50 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Roman Josi and Steven Stamkos and Gustav Nyquist each had a goal and added an assist, and the Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 on Saturday night. Colton Sissons and Filip Forsberg also a scored, and Juuse Saros made 28 saves as Nashville...

Nashville forward Steven Stamkos returns to Tampa Bay with his new team

Oct. 29, 2024 00:09 AM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Steven Stamkos received a warm welcome when he returned to Tampa Bay on Monday night with the Nashville Predators. He got everything but a victory. Stamkos had his first two assists with the Predators, who lost 3-2 in overtime to the Lightning. He...

Paul scores in OT, Lightning beat Predators 3-2 in Stamkos' return to Tampa

Oct. 28, 2024 22:40 PM EDT

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nick Paul scored 3:22 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Monday night, spoiling the return of longtime captain Steven Stamkos. Brayden Point had a goal and an assist, and Mitchell Chaffee also scored to give the...

Bottoms up in the NHL standings? Some Stanley Cup contenders are struggling early this season

Oct. 21, 2024 16:21 PM EDT

Peter DeBoer was worried. The experienced coach now in his fifth NHL job was concerned his Dallas Stars would get off to a slow start after back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Final. “Is it going to take a while to get going?” DeBoer wondered. “Are we going to have...

Copp's 2 goals lead Red Wings over reeling Predators 5-2

Oct. 19, 2024 17:16 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Andrew Copp scored twice, Alex Lyon made 37 saves and the Detroit Red Wings beat the winless Nashville Predators 5-2 on Saturday. Vladimir Tarasenko, Dylan Larkin and Simon Edvinsson also scored for Detroit, which dropped three of its first four games this...

Dallas Stars score 4 goals in 5 shots to take down Predators 4-3 in both teams' season opener

Oct. 10, 2024 23:21 PM EDT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Dallas scored three goals on consecutive shots in the second period to hold off the Nashville Predators 4-3 Thursday night in the season opener for both teams. Mason Marchment scored two goals in the win, while Roope Hintz and Jason Robertson each had a...