It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of plus/minus, the back-of-the-napkin calculation usually used to praise or criticize a player’s defense. This season, though, it seems to put a spotlight on some of the Preds’ struggles — just not in the way people usually think. First, a quick refresher on how plus/minus is calculated by the NHL, because it’s a little more complicated than … [Read more...] about What can plus/minus tell us about this season’s Preds?
Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Boston Bruins 10/22/24
The winless Preds try again to pick up even a single standings point in tonight’s matchup against the Boston Bruins, who are 3-2-1 so far this season. Losing Linus Ullmark has done a number on Boston’s crease, with Jeremy Swayman turning in atypically mortal performances in his four starts so far and Joonas Korpisalo struggling a little as backup. Still, the Bruins have more … [Read more...] about Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Boston Bruins 10/22/24
Monday’s Dump & Chase: Looking for a Change
Colton scores 2, Avalanche hand Sharks 6th straight loss to start season | NHL.comMakar has 3 points, MacKinnon gets 2 assists for Colorado The Sharks are having a bad October too. Kings score four goals in third period to beat DucksAdrian Kempe, Alex Laferriere, Kevin Fiala and Mikey Anderson all scored in the third period and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 … [Read more...] about Monday’s Dump & Chase: Looking for a Change
Nashville Predators 2, Detroit Red Wings 5: Mistakes snowball
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
Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators v Detroit Red Wings 10/19/24
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