Takeaways From Predators’ 4-2 Win vs. Ducks

The Nashville Predators (10-4-5) continued their six-game winning streak and undefeated November with a 4-2 (10-8-1) road win over the Anaheim Ducks. The Ducks had a five-game winning streak coming into the game, but Nashville’s might was stronger in Honda Center. They currently have the longest winning streak in the NHL.

Game Recap

The Ducks started the scoring. Beckett Sennecke made a behind-the-back pass to a streaking Cutter Gauthier to make it 1-0 at 11:52 in the first period. Just 21 seconds later, Nashville answered, with Jayden Struble shooting the puck under the shoulder of Laurent Brossoit to tie it up. In the second period, Nils Hoglander scored a skillful goal, putting the puck between his legs and into the net to make it 2-1.

Shane Wright scored his first goal in a Nashville uniform after a review determined that he hit the back of the net to make it 3-1 at 11:55 in the third. The Ducks countered back with a slap shot from Mikhael Granlund to make it 3-2 with 7:49 left in the game, but the dagger came when Steven Stamkos scored on a 2-on-1 to reach the final score of 4-2.

800-Point Club for Roman Josi

Nashville’s captain finally got the 800th point of his NHL career, assisting on the Wright goal to make it 3-1 for the Predators. He became the 22nd defenseman in NHL history to earn 800 points, and he’s the first for the Nashville Predators to reach 800.

“I’m just grateful that I’m able to play for this organization for so long and have had some amazing teammates,” Josi said. “Obviously, it’s a lot of fun getting a milestone when you get a win like that, too, on a back-to-back.”

Josi now has two goals and 20 assists in 19 games, also becoming the fastest Predators player to record 20 assists. He beat Steve Sullivan (20 games in 2003-04) for the mantle.

Shane Wright’s First Goal in a Predators’ Uniform

Nashville fans have been waiting for Wright to score his first goal in a Predators uniform. He was traded from the Seattle Kraken for young winger Matthew Wood on Nov. 1, 2026, but before this game, he was on a nine-game pointless streak dating back to Oct. 20, 2026.

Well, Wright finally had a big day for the Predators. He scored his first goal in a Nashville Predators uniform and added two assists on goals by Struble and Hoglander. He also had a plus-3 plus/minus for good measure.

Nils Hoglander Goal of the Season?

Hoglander put in his entry for goal of the season last night. In the second stanza, on a pass from Wright, Hoglander went between his legs with the puck and arched it towards the top of the net to make it 2-1 for Nashville. It’s the kind of goal that has to be seen to be believed:

“I mean, that’s special,” Wright said of Hoglander’s goal. “I don’t know how he has the thought to do that. I definitely couldn’t pull it off, but I mean that’s an unreal play and pretty sweet goal.”

“I mean, you’re kind of, ‘what? What’s he doing?’” head coach Andrew Brunette said. “And then went in. It was a big goal for us…their line was exceptional tonight.”

Standings/Schedule

With this win, the Predators reclaim the second spot in the Central Division, just one point ahead of the Colorado Avalanche (11-6-2) for now. They’re five away from catching the Minnesota Wild (13-3-4) for the top spot in the Central Division.

The Predators still have three games left to go on this road trip, traveling to play the Vegas Golden Knights (Nov. 13), San Jose Sharks (Nov. 15), and Minnesota Wild (Nov. 17). They finally head home to play the Pittsburgh Penguins on Nov. 21.