Viktor Arvidsson Propels Preds Past Jets In Game 2

Nashville Predators forward Viktor Arvidsson put together a spectacular performance on Sunday in Game 2, potting a goal and two assists in a 4-3 double-overtime victory. The diminutive winger had been fairly quiet in his previous five games (just one assist) but certainly provided the scoring spark his team needed to even the series at […]

Filip Forsberg Adds Trio of Assists in Game 2 Victory

Nashville Predators left-winger Filip Forsberg registered three assists in Sunday's double-overtime win against the Jets. All three of Forsberg's helpers were of the primary variety, a further testament to his all-around offensive game. In addition, the 23-year-old Swede contributed a plus 2 rating, four shots on goal and two hits. Forsberg (with his nine points […]

Pekka Rinne Bounces Back With Solid Performance In Game 2

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne put a less-than-stellar Game 1 performance in his rear-view mirror on Sunday, stopping 46 of 50 shots against in a double-overtime victory to even the series. Rinne turned aside all 14 shots sent his way in overtime, giving Kevin Fiala the opportunity to bury the game-winning goal 5:37 into the […]

Colton Sissons Adds Two Assists in Game 6 Victory

Nashville Predators forward Colton Sissons capped off an excellent conference quarterfinals with two assists in a 5-0 series-clinching win on Sunday. Sissons, usually relied upon for his checking ability, ended up tying linemate Austin Watson for the Predators' scoring lead with seven points (three goals and four assists) throughout the series. The North Vancouver native […]

Pekka Rinne Shuts Out Avalanche in Game 6

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne stopped all 22 shots fired his way on Sunday as the Predators eliminated the Avalanche in Game 6. Despite giving up four goals in both Game 2 and Game 3, Rinne did his part to ensure that the Predators wouldn't be upset by the lower-seeded Avalanche, finishing the series with […]

Nick Bonino Posts Three Points in Game 6

Nashville Predators center Nick Bonino registered a goal and two assists in a 5-0 Game 6 win in Denver on Sunday. Signed to bolster the Preds bottom-six forward group this past offseason, Bonino has put together a strong first round thus far. The former Boston University product now has two goals, three assists, a plus-seven […]

Ryan Hartman To Have Hearing For Illegal Check in Game 4

Nashville Predators winger Ryan Hartman will have a hearing with the NHL's Department of Player Safety on Thursday. The hearing is a consequence of Hartman's ugly charging penalty taken in Game 4 in which the forward's shoulder struck Carl Soderberg in the head. Soderberg did not return to the game. Based on the results of […]

Pekka Rinne Rebounds With Strong Performance in Game 4

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne, pulled in his team's Game 3 loss, bounced back with an impressive showing in an important 3-2 win in Denver on Wednesday night. Rinne ended up stopping 31 of the 33 shots he faced and came up with numerous crucial stops as the Avalanche pressed for the game-tying goal late […]

Colton Sissons Stays Hot With Another Goal In Game 4

Nashville Predators forward Colton Sissons has now picked up at least one point in each of his team's four playoffs games, registering another goal in a 3-2 win on Wednesday night. Sissons finished Game 4 with the aforementioned goal, a plus-one rating, four penalty minutes and three shots on goal in 15:18. The 24-year-old center […]

Ryan Ellis Picks Up Pair Of Assists In Game 3 Loss

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis registered his first two points of the 2018 playoffs in the Predators' 5-3 loss to the Avalanche on Monday. However, Ellis, who recorded a game-high 26:21 of ice time, did also finish the tilt with a minus-3 rating and just one shot on net. With that said, Ellis has had […]

Pekka Rinne Pulled In Game 3 Loss

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne saw just 24:25 of ice time before getting relieved of his duties in what ended up being a 5-3 loss in Game 3 on Monday. Rinne, responsible for giving up four goals on just 15 shots against, just seemed unable to fend off a desperate Avalanche team looking for its […]

P.K. Subban Register Two Helpers In Win

Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban recorded two assists in a 5-4 win in Game 2 against the Avalanche on Saturday. The two assists were Subban's first points of the postseason. The blueliner also had two penalty minutes, a plus three rating and three shots on goal in a game-high 27:03 of ice time. Subban is […]

Kevin Fiala With Multi-Point Effort In Game 2

Nashville Predators winger Kevin Fiala had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 win against the Avalanche in Game 2 on Saturday night. The pair of points marked Fiala's first time hitting the postseason scoresheet since suffering a broken femur in the second round of the playoffs last April. The second-year forward had a […]

Pekka Rinne Will Start Game 2 Versus Colorado

No surprises here as the Nashville Predators will go with Pekka Rinne in goal for Game 2 against the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday afternoon. Rinne is likely one of the most expensive DFS options but with good reason; most pundits have the Preds sweeping the Avs, or a 5-game series at best. Colorado put up […]

Pekka Rinne Helps Predators Take Game 1 on Thursday

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne was strong when called upon on Thursday night, stopping 25 of 27 shots faced in earning a victory. Rinne was instrumental in punching his team's ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals last season, posting a 1.96 goals-against average and a .930 save percentage in 22 games. The 35-year-old netminder will […]

Colton Sissons With Strong Performance On Thursday

Nashville Predators center Colton Sissons was noticeably effective in the Predators Game 1 victory over the Avalanche on Thursday. The 24-year-old energetic forward registered a goal, an assist, a plus-two rating, three shots and three hits during the game. It should also be noted that Sissons led all Nashville forwards in ice time at 17:18. […]

Filip Forsberg Picks Up Pair Of Goals In Game 1

Nashville Predators winger Filip Forsberg registered a pair of goals, including the game-winner, in a 5-2 Game 1 win against the Avalanche on Thursday night. Forsberg found the back of the net off a deflection for the Preds third goal and then deposited his second tally off a gorgeous, highlight-reel individual effort. The 23-year-old forward […]

Ryan Ellis Adds Two Assists in Win On Thursday

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis registered two helpers, including one on the game-winning goal, in a win on Thursday. Despite missing the first half of the season due to recovering from knee surgery, Ellis has been fantastic this season, helping his Predators capture the NHL's President's Trophy. Ellis has capped off a season that has […]

Craig Smith Pots Two Goals in Win On Thursday

Nashville Predators forward Craig Smith deposited two goals in a 4-3 win against the Capitals on Thursday evening. Smith followed up his power-play goal in the first period by burying a rebound for his 25th marker of the season, setting a new career high. Overall, Smith has rebounded from a full-season career-low total of 29 […]

Juuse Saros In Net On Thursday Night

Nashville Predators backup goaltender Juuse Saros will assume duties in the crease against the Capitals on Thursday. The game will be Saros' fourth start in the past seven games as the Predators remain committed to resting starting netminder Pekka Rinne prior to playoffs. Saros has been excellent in the backup role once again this season, […]

Kyle Turris Showing Consistency Late In The Season

Nashville Predators forward Kyle Turris did not register a point in the Monday night game against the Tampa Bay Lightning, but he does have three goals and two assists in his last five games. Turris frustrated fantasy owners through much of the season, going on a cold stretch with just five points in 23 games […]

Filip Forsberg Records Three Points

Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg recorded his 19th multi-point outing against the Tampa Bay Lightning, scoring two goals and an assist. The young Swede was a late scratch for Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury, but clearly it was a minor injury, as Forsberg came back in force. He has surpassed his point total from […]

P.K. Subban Posts Two Assists In Win Against Tampa Bay

Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban posted two assists to help the Preds notch their 51st win of the season, a franchise record. Subban also registered a goal, reaching a career high with 16 goals, in the tilt against the Buffalo Sabres, ending a 12-game goalless drought. Although Subban was having a tough time getting one […]

Pekka Rinne Has Rough Outing Versus Sabres

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne got pulled from Saturday's game versus the Sabres, after allowing six goals on 29 shots. Rinne has arguably been one, if not the top goalie in the league this season, making this a bit of an unusual outing for him. The Sabres are one of the weakest teams in the […]

Filip Forsberg Registers Three Assists In Win On Thursday

Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg recorded three assists in a win against the Sharks on Thursday night. The multi-point effort raised his points-per-game up to 0.92, the highest of his career (previous high was 0.78). Forsberg has evolved into one of the more valuable left-wingers in fantasy hockey over the years and, as a result, […]

Calle Jarnkrok Out For Remainder Of Regular Season

Nashville Predators forward Calle Jarnkrok will miss the rest of the regular season after suffering an upper-body injury against the Jets on March 13. The news is a big blow to the Predators depth up front, as Jarnkrok was in the midst of putting up a career-best 16 goals and 19 assists to go along […]

Pekka Rinne Perfect in Win On Monday

Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne continued his magnificent run as of late, blanking the Sabres 4-0 on Monday. Rinne turned aside all 35 shots thrown his way during the game and extended his March unbeaten streak to seven games. Over the span, Rinne has posted a 1.43 goals-against average and a .955 save percentage. The […]

Filip Forsberg Posts Two Points In Win On Monday

Nashville Predators left winger Filip Forsberg registered a goal and an assist in a 4-0 win against the Sabres on Monday. Forsberg is on a roll as of late, having put up 11 points (four goals and seven assists) in his last 10 games. The Swedish forward will look to keep producing at home against […]

Craig Smith Racking Up Assists

Nashville Predators forward Craig Smith notched two assists against the Colorado Avalanche, which brings him to 23 assists and 44 points on the season. Smith was slipping the past few years, recording fewer and fewer points every season, but he seems to be back on pace to record 53 points this season. His linemates Kevin […]

Viktor Arvidsson Pots 26th Goal on Tuesday

Nashville Predators winger Viktor Arvidsson deposited a short-handed goal in a 3-1 win against the Jets on Tuesday. The goal brought the 24-year-old forward's season point total up to 52, including eight points in seven games in March alone. The Predators top line of Arvidsson, Ryan Johansen and Filip Forsberg seems to be heating up at the […]