On The Forecheck

Things are finally starting to come together for the struggling Preds. The game started with an early four-on-four as William Carrier and Nick Blankenburg took coincidental holding penalties. The Preds got out to a good start from there, managing to get some extended zone time in the Carolina zone despite the Canes’ usual stifling play, and earned a penalty for it halfway … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators 5, Carolina Hurricanes 2: Forsberg lifts team

The Nashville Predators have one more game before the Christmas break, and it’s going to be against another Southeast rival. Martin Nečas leads the way offensively, with 14 goals, 30 assists, and 44 points. He’s tied for the goalscoring lead with Jack Roslovic, and Sebastian Aho (the forward), Shayne Gostisbehere, and Andrei Svechnikov have also been regular … [Read more...] about Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Carolina Hurricanes 12/23/24

Roman Josi returned in a much-needed matinee win. The first period was a quiet affair, with a few long stretches of Kings possession broken up by a brief Preds rally and a Zach L’Heureux goal at 14:16. The Kings responded strongly, but the Preds were saved by the buzzer. L’Heureux opened the second period, not with another goal, but with losing his footing while crashing the … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators 3, Los Angeles Kings 2 (OT): Eighth time lucky

It’s been a long time coming for the Preds’ beloved goalie, but he was rewarded for his hard work with the prize donut tonight. The Rangers opened the game strongly, but at 13:37 of the first it was Jonathan Marchessault who got the first goal, finishing off a passing play with Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg. It’s good to continue to see production from that line, even if … [Read more...] about Nashville Predators 2, New York Rangers 0: Saros earns shutout

The Preds return home after a successful outing in Dallas and a disappointing one in Denver to host the Rangers. Artemi Panarin is still wowing the crowds, with a team-leading 15 goals and 36 points. Defender Adam Fox has 24 assists, and young William Cuylle is off to a strong start with 11 goals. Familiar names like Chris Kreider, Mika Zibanejad, and Alexis Lafrenière are also … [Read more...] about Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v New York Rangers 12/17/24