JIM DIAMOND

Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (90) celebrates his goal with left wing Filip Forsberg, right, during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars, Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
O’Reilly has goal and 2 assists in the Predators’ 5-1 victory over the struggling Stars
Ryan O’Reilly had a goal and two assists and the Nashville Predators closed their disappointing season with a 5-1 victory over the playoff-bound Dallas Stars on Wednesday night.
 
Vegas Golden Knights center Jack Eichel (9) is congratulated after scoring a goal against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Eichel has goal and assist to lead Golden Knights over Predators 3-1 for 6th straight win
Jack Eichel had a goal and an assist, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Nashville Predators 3-1 for their sixth straight win. Reilly Smith and Brett Howden also scored and Shea Theodore had two assists for Vegas. Adin Hill made 23 saves.
 
St. Louis Blues goaltender Joel Hofer (30) tracks the puck during an NHL hockey game, Feb. 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
Holloway scores twice as Blues defeat Predators 3-2 for 8th straight victory
Dylan Holloway scored two goals to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Nashville Predators for their season-best eighth straight win. Cam Fowler also scored and Joel Hofer made 16 saves for the Blues.
 
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, right, shoots the puck past Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Chris Tanev, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 22, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Evangelista and Forsberg lead Predators to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs
Filip Forsberg had two goals and an assist, Luke Evangelista had a goal and two assists, and the Nashville Predators snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs.
 
St. Louis Blues' Dylan Holloway, left, is congratulated by teammate Justin Faulk after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Anaheim Ducks Sunday, March 16, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Kyrou scores twice as Blues defeat Predators 4-1
Jordan Kyrou scored two goals, Joel Hofer made 22 saves and the St. Louis Blues defeated the Nashville Predators 4-1 on Tuesday night. Justin Faulk and Jake Neighbours each had a goal and an assist and Dylan Holloway had three assists for St.
 
Florida guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) reacts to a basket against Alabama during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Clayton scores 22 as No. 4 Florida beats No. 5 Alabama 104-82 in SEC semis
Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points, and No. 4 Florida pulled away from No. 5 Alabama for a 104-82 victory in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.
 
Florida center Micah Handlogten (3) dunks on Missouri guard Marques Warrick (1) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinal round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Friday, March 14, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Walter Clayton Jr. scores 18 as No. 4 Florida beats Missouri 95-81 to reach SEC semifinal
Walter Clayton Jr scored 18 points, Will Richard and Alijah Martin added 17 apiece and the No. 4 Florida Gators defeated the No. 21 Missouri Tigers 95-81 in the Southeastern Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
 
Missouri center Josh Gray (33) celebrates victory over Mississippi State after the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the second round of the Southeastern Conference tournament, Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Bates scores 25 and No. 21 Missouri beats Mississippi State 85-73
Tamar Bates scored 25 points and No. 21 Missouri beat Mississippi State Bulldogs 85-73 to reach the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
 
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) is congratulated for his goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Saros, Predators beat weary Winnipeg 2-1 to end NHL-best Jets’ team-record winning streak at 11
Juuse Saros made 23 saves and the Nashville Predators ended NHL-leading Winnipeg’s franchise-record winning streak at 11 games, beating the weary Jets 2-1 on Thursday night.
 
Florida Panthers right wing Justin Sourdif (24) is congratulated by defenseman Nate Schmidt (88) after scoring against the Nashville Predators during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Sourdif gets first NHL goal as Panthers beat Predators 4-1
Justin Sourdif scored his first NHL goal and the Florida Panthers beat the Nashville Predators 4-1. Sam Bennett had a goal, assist and fight for a Gordie Howe hat trick, and Gustav Forsling and Mackie Samoskevich also scored to help the Panthers win for the third time in four games.
 
New Jersey Devils left wing Ondrej Palat (18) celebrates with Jack Hughes (86) after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nico Daws records his first NHL shutout as Devils defeat Predators 5-0
Nico Daws made 29 saves to record his first NHL shutout as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Nashville Predators 5-0 on Sunday.
 
Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault looks to pass during an NHL hockey game, Jan. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Saros makes 31 saves to lead the Predators over Avalanche 2-1
Jonathan Marchessault scored at 9:11 of the third period to give the Nashville Predators a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Saturday night. Justin Barron also scored and Juuse Saros made 31 saves for the Predators, winners of two straight.
 
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) warms up before an NHL hockey game, Dec. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Skjei, Forsberg each score twice as Predators end losing streak with 6-4 win over Sabres
Brady Skjei and Filip Forsberg each scored twice and the Nashville Predators snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres. Alex Tuch had a goal and two assists for Buffalo.
 
Ottawa Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot (72) shoots the puck past Nashville Predators center Jonathan Marchessault (81) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Gaudette and Perron lead Senators over Predators 5-2
Adam Gaudette and David Perron each scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 5-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Monday night.
 
Vancouver Canucks center Linus Karlsson (94) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Linus Karlsson gets 1st NHL goal as Canucks beat Predators 3-1
Linus Karlsson scored his first NHL goal and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 3-1. Nils Hoglander and Pius Suter also scored, and Quinn Hughes had two assists and for the Canucks, who have won three straight.
 
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) is congratulated after scoring the winning goal against the San Jose Sharks during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Blankenburg’s goal completes Predators’ comeback win over Sharks 7-5
Nick Blankenburg scored at 8:09 of the third to lead the Nashville Predators to a 7-5 comeback victory over the San Jose Sharks.
 
Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (2) and Minnesota Wild left wing Marcus Foligno (17) fight during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Forsberg’s two goals, two assists lead Predators over Wild 6-2
Filip Forsberg had two goals and two assists to lead the Nashville Predators to their third consecutive victory, 6-2 over the Minnesota Wild.
 
Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Maroon (77) fights with Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Forsberg and Stamkos help the Predators outlast the Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout
Steven Stamkos scored in regulation and had Nashville’s third straight shootout goal in the Predators’ 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night.
 
Nashville Predators center Steven Stamkos (91) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Stamkos has 2 goals and an assist to lead the Predators past the Golden Knights 5-3
Steven Stamkos scored two goals and assisted on another to lead the Nashville Predators to a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights.
 
Ovechkin scores 873rd career goal, Frank gets 1st as Capitals beat Predators 4-1
Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1. Tom Wilson and Andrew Mangiapane also scored for the Capitals.
 
Nashville Predators Jonathan Marchessault, center, celebrates his goal with teammates Tommy Novak (82) and Luke Evangelista (77) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Jonathan Marchessault continues hot stretch, leads Predators over Hurricanes 5-2
Jonathan Marchessault scored two goals and had an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.
 
Nashville Predators defenseman Nick Blankenburg (37) celebrates his game winning goal against the Los Angeles Kings at the end of overtime of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won 3-2. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Nick Blankenburg scores in overtime as the Predators beat the Kings 3-2
Nick Blankenburg scored at 1:03 of overtime to help the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings.
 
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) passes the puck past Pittsburgh Penguins center Blake Lizotte (46) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Rust scores twice, including OT winner, to lead Penguins over Predators 5-4
Bryan Rust scored his second goal of the game 1:07 into overtime and Sidney Crosby had a season-high four points as the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Nashville Predators 5-4.
 
Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks a shot on goal against the New York Rangers defenseman Adam Fox (23) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Juuse Saros makes 25 saves to lead Predators over sliding Rangers 2-0
Jonathan Marchessault and Adam Wilsby scored and Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
 
Calgary Flames center Jonathan Huberdeau (10) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Huberdeau and Rooney lead Flames over Predators 4-3 to snap 8-game road skid
Jonathan Huberdeau and Kevin Rooney each scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 comeback victory over the skidding Nashville Predators.
 
Point’s OT power-play goal gives Lightning 3-2 victory over Predators
Brayden Point scored a power-play goal at 1:01 of overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday afternoon.
 
Philadelphia Flyers players celebrate the team's 3-2 overtime win against the Nashville Predators in an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Couturier scores in OT to give Flyers 3-2 win over Predators
Sean Couturier scored at 2:31 of overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators. Scott Laughton and Morgan Frost also scored and Aleksei Kolosov made 25 saves for the Flyers, who have won two of three.
 
Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie (1) reaches for a shot as Jets' Josh Morrissey (44) and Nashville Predators' Alexandre Carrier (45) battle in front of the net during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Roman Josi scores twice as Predators defeat Jets 4-1
Roman Josi scored twice and Jonathan Marchessault scored a goal and assisted on another to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night.
 
Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg, center, celebrates his second goal of the game with Steven Stamkos (91) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Utah Hockey Club Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Forsberg and Marchessault lead the Predators past Utah 4-0
Filip Forsberg and Jonathan Marchessault each scored twice, helping Juuse Saros and the Nashville Predators beat Utah 4-0. Saros made 26 stops in his second shutout of the season and No. 25 for his career.
 
Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly (90) fights with Los Angeles Kings defenseman Kyle Burroughs (7) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Darcy Kuemper makes 16 saves for 32nd career shutout in the Kings’ 3-0 victory over the Predators
Darcy Kuemper made 16 saves for his first shutout of the season and 32nd overall, helping the Los Angeles Kings beat the Nashville Predators 3-0 on Monday night. Adrian Kempe had a goal and an assist and Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala also scored.
 
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