Predators eliminated from NHL playoffs after loss to Sharks, Kings win over Kraken After losing 3-2 to the Sharks on April 13, plus with the LA Kings beating the Kraken, the Predators have been eliminated from the playoffs.

The Predators are eliminated from playoff contention, something that was very expected back in November, but somehow a shock to us all now!
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What needs to happen April 13 as Predators, Kings vie for last wild-card spot The Nashville Predators picked up a big win over the Minnesota Wild on April 11, but got no help from the Edmonton Oilers.

Updated playoff outlook for Nashville after win vs Minnesota.

It’s not great, but they are still alive.

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Kyle: "Friedge, you have a Shane Doan story you want to share?"

Elliotte: "Someone told me I had to share this story. It really says a lot. I have to share it. It's really something. It needs to be shared. There was a Zoom meeting. People need to know this. Shane Doan moved the Zoom meeting."

Nashville Predators reach deal with Scripps Sports, games to broadcast free on local TV Starting in 2026-27, Nashville Predators games will broadcast locally over-the-air for free thanks to a new deal with Scripps Sports.

At long last, you'll be able to watch Predators games for free in the Nashville viewing area.

The Preds and Scripps Sports have reached a multiyear agreement to begin in 2026-27 which includes over-the-air viewing and a streaming service.

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New Jersey Devils fire GM Tom Fitzgerald, possible Predators target The New Jersey Devils fired general manager Tom Fitzgerald on April 6. Fitzgerald, the Predators' first captain, could be a Nashville GM candidate.

One of the GMs of all time is now available for the Nashville Predators.

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Goalie matchup underscored Predators' wild-card battle vs San Jose Sharks The Nashville Predators and San Jose Sharks battled for the wild card on April 4, but the matchup also featured an anticipated goaltending duel.

We waited almost two years for Saros vs Askarov.

In the end, the Predators’ current goalie out-dueled his former understudy.

While the win for Nashville is big, don’t underestimate this win for Saros.

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Weird Predator Mathieu Darche is making moves

Predators, FanDuel Sports Network broadcast partnership to end after 2025-26 season Main Street Sports Group announced to the NHL and NBA on April 3 that it will cease operations at the end of the 2025-26 season.

The Nashville Predators and FanDuel Sports Network partnership will officially end after the 2025-26 season.

More details here:

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Preds lineup vs Kings:

Stamkos O'Reilly L'Heureux
Forsberg Wood Marchessault
Jost Haula Evangelista
Schaefer Svechkov Kemell

Skjei Josi
Hague Perbix
Wilsby Barron

Saros

This 1v1 battle between Ozzy Wiesblatt and Jonathan Marchessault ends with brief wrestling match.

The Predators will practice tomorrow at Centennial at 11 am. Open to the public.

My iPhone’s storage can handle what seems like millions of songs, photos, and videos, but it simply cannot find room for more than like 20 voicemails

How could we ever forget Tony Bitetto?

Talked to Luke Evangelista about the candy he gets at warmups.

Unfortunately, he doesn’t get to eat any of it — team strength coach David Good confiscates it.

“He usually says it's really bad and unhealthy for me and doesn't let me eat it.”

The Predators announce details from their 11th Annual Pride Night, which is tomorrow ahead of the Devils game.

Mural, photo booth, glitter bar, and PN posters for 5,000 fans. Also Pride jerseys you can bid on at the Foundation booth.

The Predators win 5 straight and 7-of-10 after selling at the deadline.

Barry Trotz rn

Had to improvise

The Predators have won four straight for the first time this season.

Nashville now has 75 points, three points ahead in the wild card race.

What?

Nashville beats Vegas 4-1, jumps into the final WC spot with 73 points.

For the first time in 5 months, the Predators occupy a playoff spot.

Ryan O’Reilly brings his kids on the ice at the end of Predators’ practice. Naturally, Zach L’Heureux started fighting one of them. 🤣

Inside Justus Annunen's start for Predators, finding Matt Murray, emergency backup The Nashville Predators managed a dicey goaltending situation before pulling off a big 3-1 win over the Seattle Kraken on March 19.

There was a mad dash for Bridgestone Arena happening behind the scenes of the Predators’ 3-1 win over the Kraken last night.

Inside the dicey goaltending situation that Nashville navigated to make it all happen.
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Nashville Predators' Juuse Saros will not play vs Seattle Kraken with upper body injury Goaltender Juuse Saros will not play for the Nashville Predators against the Seattle Kraken on March 19 with an upper body injury.

Well, this ain’t good.

Juuse Saros injured at morning skate. Upper-body, day-to-day.

Justus Annunen will play vs Seattle, Matt Murray recalled as backup

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How big is this game for Nashville? 24% chance of playoffs with win, 10% with loss.

Andrew Brunette tells Robby and Rexrode on 102.5 that he sees Matthew Wood as a center long term for the Preds. This isn’t just an experiment, it’s a shift to what the think he can be.

Nashville Predators sign winger Zachary L'Heureux to two-year contract extension The Nashville Predators have signed 22-year-old forward Zach L'Heureux to a two-year contract extension worth $1.75 million.

The Predators have signed winger Zach L'Heureux to a two-year contract extension worth $1.75 million.

You'd like to see more offense, but ZLH has a concrete role now with Cole Smith gone. Penalty killer, agitator, forechecker, etc.

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Nashville Predators salvage road trip, set up huge home game vs Seattle Kraken A 4-3 shootout win over the Winnipeg Jets on March 17 sets up a massive home matchup against the Seattle Kraken on March 19.

The Predators are back within 2 points of the playoffs after a huge 4-3 shootout win over the Jets. They could pull even with the Kraken on Thursday.

Meaningful hockey!
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The Nashville Predators' playoffs path is difficult. Here's how they can make it. The Nashville Predators have lost two straight, but are still alive in the playoff race. Here's what they need to clinch the final wild card spot.

If you squint your eyes just right, the Predators are still in the playoff race.

Never mind they have to win something like 13 of their final 16 games to make it happen… it’s meaningful hockey games!

Here’s everything that must happen to clinch.

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Another loss for the Predators. They are now 4 points back in the wild card race.

16 games left.