The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998 as an expansion franchise and didn’t reach the playoffs until their sixth season. Since then, they have consistently reached the postseason with 15 appearances in 25 seasons. They reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2017 but lost to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Predators are known for their raucous fanbase and atmosphere that often includes throwing a catfish onto the ice and regularly involves country music stars.
The list of players who had big days on Jan. 15 reads like who’s who of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This was a huge date for defensemen as well as some of the greatest to ever play in Chicago. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time through the years of National Hockey League history. Important Date for Trophy Namesakes Frederick Arthur Stanley, 16th Earl of Derby, was born on Jan. 15, 1841, in London, England. He was appointed the sixth Governor-General of Canada in 1888 and held that position until 1893. His two sons became hockey players and…
The Vegas Golden Knights take on the Nashville Predators tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. GOLDEN KNIGHTS (29-11-3) at PREDATORS (13-22-7) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, SCRIPPS Golden Knights projected lineup Ivan Barbashev — Jack Eichel — Mark StoneVictor Olofsson — William Karlsson — Pavel DorofeyevBrett Howden — Tomas Hertl — Keegan KolesarTanner Pearson – Nicolas Roy — Alexander Holtz Noah Hanifin — Alex PietrangeloBrayden McNabb — Shea TheodoreNicolas Hague — Zach Whitecloud Adin HillIlya Samsonov Scratched: Ben Hutton, Kaedan Korczak, Cole Schwindt Injured: None Status report Eichel participated in the Golden Knights morning skate Tuesday and…
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, the Nashville Predators are receiving calls about center Ryan O’Reilly, and while their preference is to keep him, the club is telling other teams that he is being treated as if he has a full no-move clause. Elsewhere, the Vancouver Canucks could be shifting towards the Western Conference when it comes to a potential deal with Elias Pettersson or J.T. Miller. Finally, an update was given on the future of Rasmus Ristolainen and Scott Laughton with the Philadelphia Flyers. Predators Giving Unofficial No-Move Clause to O’Reilly On Saturday Headlines, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman reported that…
The Washington Capitals take on the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CAPITALS (27-10-5) at PREDATORS (13-21-7) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MNMT Capitals projected lineup Alex Ovechkin — Dylan Strome — Aliaksei ProtasConnor McMichael — Pierre-Luc Dubois — Tom…
It’s crazy to write out, but we are nearing the halfway point of the 2024-25 season. It’s been yet another awesome one for the NHL, with plenty of storylines, some drama, and some absolutely phenomenal individual seasons thus far. Related: Every NHL Team’s Most Underrated Prospect Perhaps the craziest of…
Whether your favorite NHL team is sitting pretty in a playoff spot or you are already looking forward to the 2025 Draft, every fanbase pays attention to its prospect pool. Superstar prospects like Ivan Demidov and Axel Sandin Pellikka typically garner all the attention, but it is time for the…
The Winnipeg Jets (28-12-2) snapped their three-game skid, defeating the Nashville Predators 5-2 on Tuesday night (Jan. 7). This was the second time the two teams have met in the past 10 days, with the Jets also winning the other matchup 3-0 on Dec. 30. The Jets rode a three-goal…
The Nashville Predators take on the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (13-20-7) at JETS (27-12-2) 8 p.m. ET; TSN3, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Steven Stamkos — Jonathan MarchessaultGustav Nyquist — Ryan O’Reilly —…
The Nashville Predators take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (12-20-7) at FLAMES (18-13-7) 10 p.m. ET; SN1, CITY, SNW, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Steven Stamkos — Jonathan MarchessaultGustav Nyquist — Ryan…
The Vancouver Canucks and Nashville Predators squared off in a rematch of their first-round series from last year’s playoffs. With the Canucks emerging victorious in that series, the team was hoping to continue their success against the Predators as Vancouver is hanging on to the last playoff spot in the…
The Nashville Predators take on the Vancouver Canucks tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (11-20-7) at CANUCKS (18-11-8) 10 p.m. ET; SNE, SNO, SNP, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Steven Stamkos — Jonathan MarchessaultGustav Nyquist — Ryan O’Reilly — Vinnie HinostrozaMark…
During a game between the Nashville Predators and Minnesota Wild on Dec. 31, Predators forward Zachary L’Heureux slew-footed Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon, and has been suspended for three games. Nashville’s Zachary L'Heureux has been suspended for three games for slew-footing Minnesota’s Jared Spurgeon. https://t.co/fCduVL41l1 — NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) January…
The Minnesota Wild and Nashville Predators faced each other for the second time this season and the second in St. Paul. The first meeting went in the Wild’s favor with a 3-2 overtime win back on Nov. 30. The Wild were still without Kirill Kaprizov, Jake Middleton, and Jakub Lauko,…
The Nashville Predators take on the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Center today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (11-19-7) at WILD (22-11-4) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNWI, FDSNNO, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Steven Stamkos — Jonathan MarchessaultZachary…
The Nashville Predators take on the Winnipeg Jets at the Canada Life Centre tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (11-18-7) at JETS (26-10-1) 7:30 p.m. ET; Prime, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Steven Stamkos — Jonathan MarchessaultZachary L’Heureux — Ryan O’Reilly…
As the calendar is set to turn to 2025, there are plenty of things to have a look at for the future of each NHL team. While many have their resolutions, traditions, expectations, and more, there is one burning question that every NHL team is facing in the upcoming year….
The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Ondrej Pavel and a third-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for forward Juuso Parssinen and the New York Rangers’ seventh-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. 🔄 TRADE: We've acquired forward Ondrej Pavel and a 2027 3rd…
The St. Louis Blues take on the Nashville Predators tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (11-17-7) at BLUES (16-16-4) 8 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Steven Stamkos — Jonathan MarchessaultZachary L’Heureux — Ryan O’Reilly — Gustav NyquistMark Jankowski…
In the last game before the winter break for the NHL, the Carolina Hurricanes traveled for the second game of a back-to-back against the Nashville Predators. They looked to build upon their 3-1 win over the New York Rangers the day before. However, the Predators were looking to play spoilers…
