On the Forecheck Mar 22, 2023
Nashville Predators 7, Buffalo Sabres 3: Preds Bounce Back
Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports Both the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres were coming off painful 7-0 losses and hoping to bounce back, but the Preds proved the more resilient team in this case. Ryan McDonagh returned to the lineup after 4 games, but Roman Josi, Filip Forsberg, Ryan Johansen, and a bevy of others were still out of commission. FIRST Luke Evangelista started the offense with a great defensive steal, some speed and a shot with Tommy Novak trying quickly on the rebound. Tyson Barrie had some great break-ups, proving his mettle in Josi’s...
On the Forecheck Mar 21, 2023
Game Thread: Nashville Predators @ Buffalo Sabres 3/21/23
Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Go Preds. The Nashville Predators face the Buffalo Sabres tonight.
On the Forecheck Mar 21, 2023
Game Preview: Nashville Predators @ Buffalo Sabres 3/21/23
Photo by John Russell/NHLI via We’ll see how tonight goes. The Nashville Predators head from Manhattan to Buffalo, where they’ll take on the Sabres tonight. Both teams are coming off an 0-7 loss. March has been a brutal month for the Sabres—they’ve only won twice, skidding down the Atlantic standings in the process. Tage Thompson leads the team in almost all offensive categories with 42 goals and 87 points, but Rasmus Dahlin just edges him out in assists with 49. Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch are also key contributors, but Thompson stands head and shoulders above...
On the Forecheck Mar 20, 2023
Minna No Hockey: Why representation matters
Kiefer Sherwood addresses the media after a win over the Detroit Red Wings The story of how one Nashville Predators player made representation and inclusion hit home for a 36 year old beat writer. Author’s note: I also spoke on this subject in last night’s video from the Renegades of Puck if you’d prefer to listen. There’s not much good to say about that game we just watched, a 7-0 loss to the New York Rangers, so instead of recapping the game or talking about stats, I want to do something a little different. Today, I’m going to tell you a story about me. I...
On the Forecheck Mar 20, 2023
Monday’s Dump & Chase: Reality Check
Photo by Bruce Bennett/ A Sunday night beatdown isn’t the best way to start the week, so have some links instead Nashville Predators News Renegades of Puck Episode 732 Didn’t watch the game? Lucky you. Here’s another recap of the game, plus a special segment by yours truly on what makes the game of hockey so special. Nashville Predators 0, New York Rangers 7: Few bright spots in drubbing | On the ForecheckNow with Roman Josi out for an undisclosed time, the rest of the schedule isn't getting any easier. At least this tweet made me laugh after the...
On the Forecheck Mar 19, 2023
Nashville Predators 0, New York Rangers 7: Few bright spots in drubbing
Photo by Bruce Bennett/ This was a game to forget. The shorthanded Nashville Predators, now minus Roman Josi as well, headed east to face the New York Rangers. While the Preds had an early flurry of chances against Jaroslav Halák, it was Filip Chytil who drew first blood, scoring past (or through) Kevin Lankinen at 2:37. Mika Zibanejad followed that up just under five minutes later with a second Rangers goal. Less than a minute after that, Tyler Motte scored to make it 3-0 at 8:14. Tyson Barrie then hooked Vincent Trocheck sixteen seconds after that, sending the...
On the Forecheck Mar 19, 2023
Game Thread: Nashville Predators @ New York Rangers 3/19/23
Photo by Danny Murphy/Icon Sportswire via Go Preds. The Nashville Predators take on the New York Rangers.
On the Forecheck Mar 19, 2023
Game Preview: Nashville Predators @ New York Rangers 3/19/23
Photo by John Russell/NHLI via The Preds head east. The Nashville Predators head east, after a disappointing and hard-fought loss to the Winnipeg Jets, to face the New York Rangers. We don’t have lines yet, but the Preds’ official preview includes multiple fun facts about Roman Josi, so that may be a reason for optimism about his return. Hopefully Dante Fabbro isn’t too banged up either. The Rangers are coming off a 6-0 win yesterday over the Pittsburgh Penguins, and are currently third in the Metropolitan Division. Their roster is healthy; their gameplay is...
On the Forecheck Mar 18, 2023
Nashville Predators 2, Winnipeg Jets 3 (OT): Depleted Preds’ struggles continue
Photo by John Russell/NHLI via The youth movement, however, continues to be great fun to watch. The Nashville Predators faced the Winnipeg Jets in a battle with massive playoff impact. The roster impact, however, would be even larger, as Nashville lost Roman Josi after the first period to uncertain causes. The Jets had a good chance early, but Nikolaj Ehlers managed to miss the net, and shortly after Cody Glass scored to put the Preds on the board at 5:26. A few minutes later, Cal Foote took exception to a hit on Luke Evangelista and headed in for vengeance, earning...
On the Forecheck Mar 18, 2023
Game Preview/Live Thread: Nashville Predators vs Winnipeg Jets 3/18/23
Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Go Preds. Today’s opponents, the Winnipeg Jets, are just ahead of the Nashville Predators in the standings, and the Preds have games in hand. This is one of those fabled four-point games, with the four points looming even larger right now. The Jets are currently in the second wildcard spot and presumably want to remain there, while the Preds have admitted they’re willing to rebuild, only to have their goalies politely decline the offer some nights. Former Pred Nino Niederreiter has seven points with the Jets in the nine games since he...
On the Forecheck Mar 17, 2023
2022 Predators first round pick Joakim Kemell assigned to Milwaukee Admirals
Photo by Andre Ringuette/NHLI via Nashville’s 2022 first round pick (17th overall) is headed to the AHL after his second season in Finland’s Liiga Nashville Predators prospect and 2022 17th pick overall Joakim Kemell has been assigned to the AHL-affiliate Milwauke Admirals after a successful season with JYP in Finland’s Liiga. Kemell will wear number 71 this season for the Admirals. The #Preds have assigned forward Joakim Kemell to Milwaukee (AHL).@celerocommerce https://t.co/7nbi2Ek94B— Nashville Predators (@PredsNHL) March 17, 2023 After a short stint...
On the Forecheck Mar 17, 2023
Nashville Predators 1, Chicago Blackhawks 2: Running on empty
Same, Philip. Same. | Photo by John Russell/NHLI via Nashville’s biggest rival came to town and took advantage of a tired, mistake-prone, and inexperienced team, despite their best efforts to give it away late. With a matchup against the Winnipeg Jets looming large on Saturday, the Nashville Predators had a chance to gain ground in the Western Conference wildcard race, but the visiting Chicago Blackhawks and a lot of sloppy play ultimately resulted in a 2-1 loss. Head Coach John Hynes was in “glass half full” mode after the game while sharing his thoughts on...
On the Forecheck Mar 16, 2023
Game Thread: Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks 3/16/23
Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via Go Preds. The Nashville Predators face the Chicago Blackhawks tonight.
On the Forecheck Mar 16, 2023
Game Preview: Nashville Predators vs Chicago Blackhawks 3/16/23
Photo by Patrick Gorski/Icon Sportswire via The Preds face an old foe tonight. The Nashville Predators face another old foe tonight: the Chicago Blackhawks. Chicago is currently at the bottom of the Central Division and could get eliminated tonight, depending on how this game and/or the Winnipeg Jets’ game go. They’ve had a host of recent injuries, even among players they didn’t trade at the deadline. Taylor Raddysh is currently their scoring leader, with 20 goals and 33 points, while Seth Jones holds the assists lead with 21 and has managed 31 points of his own....
On the Forecheck Mar 14, 2023
Nashville Predators 2, Detroit Red Wings 1: Saros steals another
Photo by Brett Carlsen/ Tommy Novak and Kiefer Sherwood continue to make an impact. The Nashville Predators took on the Detroit Red Wings tonight in a battle of futures. Kevin Gravel re-entered the Preds’ lineup as Ryan McDonagh sat out with an injury. The Red Wings got an early power play when Matt Duchene took a tripping penalty, but the Preds were able to counterattack on the penalty kill, forcing Moritz Seider to take a hold. The Preds got some good chances both on the 4v4 and the 5v4, but the teams returned to full strength without a score. Kiefer Sherwood then...
