On The Forecheck

The Preds’ struggles continued today despite Steven Stamkos finally finding the back of the net. Juuse Saros got the game started off with a big save on Vladimir Tarasenko, and the teams traded chances and zone time until — just after the ceremony celebrating his thousandth NHL game — Luke Schenn got the Preds on the board at 8:48. The goal gave both teams a break from the … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators 2, Detroit Red Wings 5: Mistakes snowball

The Nashville Predators look to snap their skid in a rematch against the Detroit Red Wings, whose only win of the season came earlier this month when the two teams clashed in Detroit. The kids are, as they say, all right, with 22-year-old Lucas Raymond leading the team in points with four assists. Young defender Moritz Seider is contributing at both ends of the ice as well, and … [Read more...] about Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Detroit Red Wings 10/19/24

Nashville defenseman skated in his 1,000th NHL game tonight, but perhaps bigger in his mind was the search for the Predators’ first win of the 2024-25 season. After spending the first three games of the season taking and maintaining a large lead in shots on goal, it would take a long time before Nashville could get a single one on the board. Finally, after trailing 9-0 in the … [Read more...] about Nashville 2, Edmonton 4 – Oilers turn on Predators’ check engine light

A pair of struggling teams face off tonight at Bridgestone Arena. The Preds are still looking for their first win of the season, while the Oilers also went down 0-3 on the season before winning their fourth, in overtime, on Tuesday. The Preds tied Tuesday’s game against Seattle up twice before falling apart without response in the third period. We’ll look for a better response … [Read more...] about Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Edmonton Oilers 10/17/24

Lightning honor workers in storm-delayed openerThe Lightning’s home opener win over the Canucks on Tuesday night was overshadowed by the impact of two recent major hurricanes. It’s been an incredibly brutal few weeks in Florida. Hoping any of you or any of your family and friends there are safe and well. Jackets raise Gaudreau banner on ‘emotional night’Emotions ran high in … [Read more...] about Thursday’s Dump & Chase: Gloom