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 […]
Pekka Rinne Extends Win Streak To Nine With Victory On Tuesday
Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne stifled opposing shooters once again in a win against the Jets on Tuesday. After seeing little action in the first period as his team took a 3-0 lead, Rinne was excellent in the final two periods, finishing the night with 32 saves on 33 shots. The Finnish goaltender's current streak […]
Roman Josi Draws Back Into Predators Lineup
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi will return to action Saturday against the New Jersey Devils. Josi missed the last four games with an upper-body injury, and the Predators likely rested him a few extra games considering their depth on defense. Josi is having an excellent season, as he is up to 10 goals and 34 assists […]
Ryan Johansen Posts Multi-Point Game On Thursday
Nashville Predators center Ryan Johansen contributed a goal and an assist, as his team captured its 10th straight win on Thursday. Johansen entered double-digit goal territory (10th goal of the season) off a backdoor deflection and then added a secondary assist on a nice rush play later in the game. While it appears that Johansen […]
Kevin Fiala Taking A Maintainence Day
Nashville Predators forward Kevin Fiala is out of the lineup as the Predators are rotating players in and out down the stretch. Fiala did not register a point in Tuesday's game against the Dallas Stars but is having his breakout season with 42 points in 64 games. Craig Smith will be on the second line […]
Roman Josi Not Expected To Play On Thursday
Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi is not expected to play against the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday due to an upper body injury. Josi was on the ice for the morning skate but skated as an extra, meaning he is going to miss his fourth consecutive game. The Predators are just being cautious with Josi, considering […]
Ryan Ellis Is An Elite Fantasy Defenseman
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis has been lights-out with 20 points in 28 games since joining the season late this year. Since Jan. 2, Ellis is tied for fourth in the league in goals and fifth in assists while logging almost 23 minutes of time on ice. Ellis leads the Predators in Corsi For with […]
Pekka Rinne Blanks Stars on Tuesday
Nashville Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne recorded his seventh shutout of the season on Tuesday night against the Dallas Stars. Rinne has now stopped 57 of 58 shots (including all 26 faced on Tuesday) in his two starts against Dallas this season. The victory also elevated his current win streak to seven games. The Finnish goaltender […]
Ryan Ellis Notches Two Points In Win, Remains Underrated Fantasy Asset
Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis put forth his fifth multi-point performance of the season in a 4-3 victory in Colorado on Sunday afternoon. Ellis blasted home a one-timer from the top of the left wing circle to tie the game with just 1:06 remaining and then had the primary helper on Filip Forsberg's game-winning goal […]
Kyle Turris Is A Fantasy Bust
The Nashville Predators acquired center Kyle Turris from the Ottawa Senators in a landmark three-team trade involving Matt Duchene, and the early returns have been promising. However, Turris has since been struggling with only three goals and four assists, and in his previous 18 outings, he only has 13 even-strength points on the season. Turris' […]
P.K. Subban In 10-Game Goal Drought
Nashville Predators defenseman P.K. Subban has been very streaky when it comes to goal scoring this year, having had multiple droughts that extended five games or more, but that is no reason to worry about the star. Subban is actually tied for his career best in goals (15) and boasts the best shooting percentage (9.4 […]