Just what the doctor ordered. Auston Matthews recorded a four-point game, and Gavin McKenna scored his first NHL goal and assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs stormed back from a three-goal deficit to defeat the Nashville Predators 5-4 in overtime. It’s only game #4 of a gruelingly long 84-game 2026-27 NHL season, but I’d venture […]
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The Toronto Maple Leafs took a big step back from a competitive standpoint last season, but that could ultimately lead to a massive leap forward. No. 1 overall pick Gavin McKenna will one day be tasked with leading this franchise past its longstanding Stanley Cup Playoff woes and into genuine title contention, but for now, […]
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After the Maple Leafs’ thrilling 5-4 overtime win over Nashville, head coach Jim Hiller discussed Gavin McKenna’s first NHL goal, the decision to shuffle the lines and reunite Auston Matthews with William Nylander, and Matthews’ standout four-point performance. What did you like about the game tonight? Hiller: We won. Let’s start there, right? I thought […]
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Gavin McKenna, the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, is officially on the board. Tuesday, in the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ 5-4 overtime victory over the Nashville Predators, McKenna registered his first NHL point: a primary assist on a John Tavares goal 4:56 into the second period. The moment was poignant as McKenna is
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Toronto Maple Leafs rookie Gavin McKenna picked up the first two points of his NHL career against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, and fans had plenty of praise for him on social media.
The Toronto Maple Leafs may not have played a game all of last year in the same stratosphere of excitement as what went down on Tuesday night. If Gavin McKenna’s first career NHL goal and assist and a four-point game from Auston Matthews weren’t enough, they played a part in what was a comeback 5-4…
The Maple Leafs’ young star posted two points against the Predators on Tuesday night.
Toronto Maple Leafs first overall pick Gavin McKenna has his first goal in the NHL. McKenna ripped a feed from Auston Matthews top corner to get the Leafs within one after falling down 4-2. It came not long after he recorded his first NHL point, with a primary assist on John Tavares’ second-period goal Tuesday…
Get the win.
Welcome to the Game Day Thread for the Predators vs Maple Leafs game. It’s our first road trip of the year and a stiff test right out of the gates.
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Tuesday 10/6 at Toronto Maple Leafs 6pm Central on the Spot in Nashville and multiple stations in other locales.
Go Preds!
Danny B made a move: Bunting played for Rick Tocchet in Arizona. Brief stint out there in his early 20s before he went to Toronto and became a 20-goal scorer. He’s floated around over the past 3-4 years, playing for the Hurricanes and Yinzers before splitting last season with the Predators and Stars. He scored […]
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Ahead of Tuesday’s game against Nashville, head coach Jim Hiller discussed the decision to start Anthony Stolarz, managing the goaltenders’ workloads, Gavin McKenna’s adjustment to the NHL spotlight, and Nick Blankenburg’s wait for an opportunity in the lineup. What went into the decision to start Anthony Stolarz in goal? Hiller: We have a bit of […]
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Following a mini two-day break, the Leafs are set to host the Nashville Predators in the finale of their four-game home stand to kick off the regular season. After that, they’ll hit the road for a daunting Vegas-Colorado-Utah trip. That’s where the conversation started on Tuesday’s edition of Leafs Morning Take, with David Pagnotta filling…
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos is now one of the NHL’s elder statesmen, now playing in his 19th professional campaign. Stamkos was a teenage prodigy before entering the NHL, and is uniquely equipped to navigate the pressures of what comes with early fame. Stamkos and the Predators are preparing to square off against the Toronto…
Annunen has yet to make his season debut in net for the Predators, who are off to a 1-1-0 start.
Prey or predator, that is the question for the team.
Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Anthony Stolarz will start Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, head coach Jim Hiller confirmed. Stolarz won his first start of the year, making 26 saves in a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders on September 30. The 32-year-old was in excellent form, recording 1.73 goals saved above expected in…
The Nashville Predators have a prime trade candidate in Ryan O'Reilly, as the veteran center is in the final season of his contract, and there's been no sign of management looking to extend him. O'Reilly's already having his name tossed around the league as a forward to watch on the trade market, after tons of speculation last season. Elliotte Friedman: Team after team tried to pry [Ryan O'Reilly] out of Nashville; He didn’t have written trade protection, but there was a verbal promise; if Nas...
The San Jose Sharks are taking the show on the road. The Sharks are ready to hit the road for the team’s first road trip of the season. It’s a quick, two-game trip that will take San Jose to Dallas and St. Louis.
The Dallas Stars are going to be a team on a mission. So far this season, the team is winless. Which isn’t good for one of the powerhouses of the Central Division. On Saturday, the Stars lost in regulation to the Nashville Predators 2-1. Dallas was shutout 4-0 by the St. Louis Bl...
Ahead of Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators, the Toronto Maple Leafs made no major changes to their lines during Monday’s practice. Auston Matthews centred Kirill Marchenko and Jack Roslovic, while Gavin McKenna remained intact with John Tavares and William Nylander. Zack MacEwen operated as Toronto’s 13th forward during practice. Marchenko and Matthews have been…
Welcome to the Fall Thread for the week of 10/5.
This week is the Predators first trip north of the border with games in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. Will we get more up and down or…Maybe this road trip can lead to sustained positive results.
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The Nashville Predators (1-1-0) earned their first win of the season, and it was against the Central Division rival Dallas Stars (0-2-0). All goals were scored in the first period,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Dallas Stars scored 47 seconds into Saturday night’s game at Bridgestone Arena and did not score again, falling 2-1 to the Nashville Predators as Steven Stamkos and Nils Hoglander converted first-period power plays and Juuse Saros made 29 saves. Dallas has dropped its first two games of the season. Miro Heiskanen […]
Nashville Predators defeated Dallas Stars 2-1 on Saturday. Juuse Saros made 29 saves as Nashville scored twice on the power play in the first period.
Welcome to the Game Day Thread for the Predators vs Stars game. These are always physically and often nasty tilts.
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Saturday 10/3 vs Dallas Stars 7pm Central on the Spot in Nashville and multiple stations in other locales.
Go Preds!