On The Forecheck

Did the Nashville Predators peak too early?Out of nowhere, the Predators emerged as a dark-horse contender for the Stanley Cup, but they have recently come back to earth. Did they peak too soon? Adam Vingan takes a look. I’d definitely like to see the Preds playing better defense right in front of Saros. Devils’ Hughes set for shoulder surgery WednesdayAfter Devils interim … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s Dump & Chase: Playoffs Bound

The Preds return home to host the Winnipeg Jets, as well as host their annual Pride game, and hoping to clinch a spot in the playoffs in the process. The Jets, meanwhile, are fighting for playoff seeding, after a six-game losing streak sent them tumbling and a three-game winning streak brought them right back into striking distance. They’ve gotten extraordinary goaltending from … [Read more...] about Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Winnipeg Jets 4/9/24

The Nashville Predators are heading back to the Stanley Cup playoffs! When the game started, Roman Josi drew an interference penalty early, as Adam Lowry cross-checked him right in front of the Jets’ goal, and the Preds got a chance on the power play. While they weren’t able to score on that, despite some good effort, a few moments later Kiefer Sherwood pounced on a turnover … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators 3, Winnipeg Jets 4 (OT): Preds clinch with comeback loss

Thomas has 4 points, Blues recover to defeat Ducks in shootout | NHL.comKyrou gets 3 assists for St. Louis; Carlsson, Vatrano each scores twice for Anaheim Probably fair of the Ducks not to help Nashville out, after the way some of their postseason meetings have gone. Avs’ Rantanen in protocol, won’t play vs. StarsAvs forward Mikko Rantanen will have his consecutive games … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dump & Chase: Magic Number One

The Devils got out to a strong start, with Jack Hughes opening the scoring just 1:49 in, but the Preds did not look inclined to take it lying down. They went on the attack, and a really unfortunate pair of incidents let them tie the game at 8:39. Devils goalie Kaapo Kähkönen got taken out by one of his own teammates, then immediately hit by a Roman Josi slapshot that left him … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators 3, New Jersey Devils 2 (SO): Magic