Roman Josi, Ryan Ellis Run The Show Versus Stars

Nashville Predators defensemen Roman Josi and Ryan Ellis both enjoyed three-point nights on Tuesday against Dallas in a 5-3 win. Josi scored a pair of goals -- including the game-winner -- and dished out one assist, while Ellis recorded three helpers. Brian Boyle, Filip Forsberg, and Rocco Grimaldi also scored for the Preds. Pekka Rinne […]

Juuse Saros Looks To Take Down Vegas Yet Again

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is considered the likely starter for Saturday's road game against the Vegas Golden Knights. He has posted a 3-0-0 record with a sparkling 0.67 goals-against average and .983 save percentage in his career against the Golden Knights. He'll be opposed by goaltender Malcolm Subban, who will be trying to keep […]

Pekka Rinne Stymies Canadiens On Thursday

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne made 34 saves during a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Rinne ended a two-start losing streak with the victory. The Finnish netminder has been inconsistent throughout the season, although, injuries to top players in front of him have not helped. Rinne has a 20-15-3 record to […]

Viktor Arvidsson Scores In Third Straight Game

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson scored in the third period of Thursday's 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Arvidsson now has four goals in his past three games. The talented Swedish winger has been fantastic this season despite missing 24 games due to injury. Arvidsson has 26 goals, eight assists, and a plus-12 rating […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 18) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Ryan Johansen Tallies Two Assists Against Red Wings

Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen assisted on both of his team's goals during a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night. Johansen has luckily avoided injury this season, unlike most of the Predators' other top players. The Canadian forward has responded with 11 goals, 41 assists, and 13 power-play points through 57 […]

Pekka Rinne A Solid Fantasy Option On Tuesday

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne is the likely starter for Tuesday's game against the Detroit Red Wings. Rinne has been entirely mediocre as of late, dropping five of his last seven starts. He still has a 19-14-3 record to go along with a 2.49 goals-against average and .914 save percentage. The Red Wings are a […]

Roman Josi, Rearguards Shine In Saturday's Road Loss

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi posted an assist with a plus-1 rating in Saturday's 3-2 road loss against the St. Louis Blues. The Swiss-born All-Star rearguard has managed two goals, five assists and a plus-2 rating in five games in the month of February. He wasn't the only Nashville rearguard making noise, as P.K. Subban […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 17) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Kyle Turris Might Return As Soon As Thursday

Nashville Predators center Kyle Turris (lower body) might return to the lineup as soon as Thursday's game against the Dallas Stars. He has been sidelined since Dec. 27. He has posted six goals and 18 points with a minus-3 rating through 30 games while turning in three power-play goals and five points on the man […]

Brian Boyle Acquired By The Nashville Predators

The Nashville Predators acquired center Brian Boyle from the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday in exchange for a second-round pick in 2019 NHL Entry Draft. "Aside from the stress of just making sure I can pack everything, I'm really excited to be part of this Nashville team," Boyle said. "After being a fan of the […]

Cody McLeod Acquired With Zac Rinaldo Done For Season

The Nashville Predators acquired winger Cody McLeod from the New York Rangers on Wednesday for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2020 NHL Entry Draft. His presence was needed with winger Zac Rinaldo (shoulder) undergoing season-ending shoulder injury. Rinaldo was injured on New Year's Day, finishing his season with just three points across 23 games. […]

Roman Josi Paces Predators With Three-Point Performance

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi scored a goal and added two assists during a 5-2 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Tuesday night. Josi was a plus-one in the contest with two penalty minutes, two shots, one hit, and three blocks in 22:32 of ice time. The Swiss rearguard has been fantastic this season with […]

NHL DFS Prop Picks for 2/2/19 - Monkey Knife Fight

The Toronto Maple Leafs return home after suffering a road loss in Detroit Friday, and they get to face Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins shuffled their decks yesterday, acquiring Nick Bjugstad and Jared McCann in a trade with the Florida Panthers, before going out and beating the Ottawa Senators. Toronto has changed […]

Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi Star In Super Third-Period Rally

Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg picked up three assists with a plus-3 rating in Friday's 4-1 road victory against the Florida Panthers, while All-Star defenseman Roman Josi posted a goal, an assist and a plus-4 rating with five blocked shots, four penalty minutes and a hit over 23:33 of ice time. The Predators rallied from […]

Juuse Saros Turns Back The Panthers In Sunrise

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros allowed just one goal on 28 shots in Friday's 4-1 victory against the Florida Panthers as All-Star Pekka Rinne received a rest. He allowed a power-play goal to Panther center Jonathan Huberdeau with 4:45 left in the second period to fall behind 1-0, but the Predators rallied for four third-period […]

Viktor Arvidsson Lights Lamp Twice In Road Win

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson scored a pair of third-period goals, including the game-winning tally, in Friday's 4-1 road win against the Florida Panthers. He also ended up with a plus-3 rating, five shots on goal, a blocked shot, a minor penalty and a hit across 16:32 of ice time to delight his fantasy […]

Juuse Saros Likely To Start On Friday

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros is set for his 18th start of the season on Friday against Florida. The fourth-year netminder has flipped between wins and losses for a while, but his record remains strong at 12-6-1. He's posted two shutouts, a 2.58 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. Saros has especially enjoyed his […]

Juuse Saros Stonewalls Golden Knights With 47-Save Performance

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros made a career-high 47 saves during a 2-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday night. The lanky Finnish netminder was sensational between the pipes. While Pekka Rinne commands most of the starts, Saros has been a competent backup. He has a 12-6-1 record to go along with a […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 16) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Pekka Rinne Stands Tall On Monday

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne led his team to a 4-1 victory on Monday afternoon, stopping 35 of 36 shots against to capture his 18th win of the campaign. The 36-year-old entered the matinee contest winless in his previous three appearances (had allowed 14 goals over that span) so the win could be a big […]

Viktor Arvidsson Nets Hat Trick During Rout Of Capitals

Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson scored the second hat trick of his NHL career during a 7-2 win over the Washington Capitals on Tuesday night. Arvidsson has missed 24 games due to injury this season, but he has been dynamite when healthy. The Swedish winger has 17 goals and seven assists through 24 games. […]

Top 150 Players - Rest of Season Fantasy Rankings

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 15) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Filip Forsberg Scores Twice In OT Win

Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg netted twice on Wednesday against the Blackhawks in a 4-3 overtime win. The skillful Swede made it 3-1 with a power-play goal in the second period and then scored with exactly a minute played in overtime. Mattias Ekholm and Ryan Johanson had two assists in the game. Wednesday's goals […]

Pekka Rinne Will Likely Start On Wednesday

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne is the likely starter for Wednesday's clash with the Blackhawks. The experienced netminder has just posted his third shutout of the season, finishing a 4-0 win at Toronto on Monday with 18 saves. The Preds were struggling on the road for a while, but they are now riding a four-game […]

Top 150 Fantasy Hockey Rankings - Rest Of Season

Over the course of the 2018-2019 NHL season, RotoBaller will be breaking down our fantasy hockey players looking at the rest-of-season values for each player. Below you will find our top 150 player rankings from this point (Week 14) going forward. This combines all positions into one combined list including centers, wingers, defensemen and goalies. […]

Pekka Rinne Shuts Out Maple Leafs On Monday

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne made 18 saves en route to his third shutout of the season during a 4-0 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. It was a solid rebound performance for the Finnish netminder as Rinne was not playing great heading into the contest. He now has a 16-10-2 record to […]

Filip Forsberg Activated Off Injured Reserve

Nashville Predators left-winger Filip Forsberg has been activated off injured reserve ahead of his team's tilt with the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday. Having missed over a month due to an upper-body injury, Forsberg will be eased into action playing on the left side on the Preds' fourth line. While it may take a game […]

Pekka Rinne Has Tough Matchup On Monday

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne will be in net on Monday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Rinne has been hard to trust lately, posting a 1-5-1 record over his past seven starts. There are no clear skies on the horizon for the Finnish netminder as the Maple Leafs sit second in the league in […]

Juuse Saros Returning To Form

Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros picked up his 10th win of the season on Saturday, allowing just one goal on 27 shots in a 4-1 road victory against the Montreal Canadiens. After getting off to an extremely bumpy start to the 2018-2019 season, the talented backup netminder has now allowed just three goals on 106 […]