Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomorrow! The NHL playoffs start tomorrow! The playoffs are bittersweet because my Nashville Predators didn't make it in this year. BOO HOO! And my back-up team, the Flyers, didn't make it either. DOUBLE BOO HOO! But that doesn't mean I won't be enjoying the 2013 playoffs. Show More Summary
Vancouver Canucks Blast Nashville Predators out of Playoff Race - NHL Update Nashville knew that it would be hard going up against the third place Canucks and their worst fears came true on Monday, April 15, 2013, as Vancouver blasted...Show More Summary
The chase for the Stanley Cup in 2013 is approaching as quickly as ever, with the lockout-shortened season lending itself to a tight, condensed race for the playoffs. To highlight just how close things are, the Nashville Predators are 13th in the Western Conference standings, yet are just five points out of eighth position. Show More Summary
It was a Saturday afternoon NHL sellout in Nashville when the Predators hosted the Blackhawks on April 6th. The Preds fans were there, but also a lot a red-clad Blackhawks fans made the spring break trip south to see their hot hockey club. But no matter if the fans were dressed in Predators or Blackhawks [...]
The Chicago Blackhawks have only 10 games remaining on their regular-season schedule. After clinching a playoff berth by defeating the Nashville Predators Sunday night, the Blackhawks have the choice to coast through the final 10 games and gear up for the postseason. Show More Summary
The Chicago Blackhawks are the first NHL team to clinch a berth in the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They beat the Nashville Predators 5-3. The Blackhawks have been the best team this shortened season, but now they can officially say they are in the playoffs. Show More Summary
The Washington Capitals selected Filip Forsberg with the 11th overall pick in last year's NHL draft, but cashing in on his potential for the Nashville Predators star LW Martin Erat was a stroke of genius. Considering how long it typically...Show More Summary
It was a bittersweet Wednesday in Nashville, as one of the most well-known and longest-tenured Predators in Martin Erat was traded to the Washington Capitals in return for elite prospect Filip Forsberg. It's no secret that this trade deadline deal will affect the Preds ' playoff aspirations in the short and long term. Show More Summary
There was a plethora of late movement in the NHL prior to the trade deadline. A lot of maneuvering by teams with playoff aspirations. There were surprising moves, such as the Nashville Predators sending Martin Erat to Washington (per...Show More Summary
Despite being one of the most consistently successful clubs in hockey for the better part of the past decade, Barry Trotz's Nashville Predators have never been known as an offensive powerhouse. While they have been known to be particularly...Show More Summary
Earlier in the month, the Nashville Predators decided to experiment with their power-play by moving forward Sergei Kostitsyn to the point on their first power-play unit. They might want to abandon that experiment after watching Kostitsyn inexplicably quit on a play and go off for a line change after the puck bounced over his stick and into [...]
With a much-needed win tonight at home against the Nashville Predators, the Edmonton Oilers move into a three-way tie for 10th place in the Western Conference with Nashville and the Columbus Blue Jackets. The win puts them at 28 points—two points back of the San Jose Sharks, who have played one less game. Show More Summary
I don’t know what to believe anymore. The Chicago Blackhawks have lost a game in regulation to the Colorado Avalanche (the Avalanche!) and then lost to a reeling Edmonton club. Oh yeah, and the Nashville Predators can’t score…unless they play Edmonton. Show More Summary
The Kings' win over Nashville was bizarre, as far as 5-1 wins go. Scoreless through one, just 1-0 through two, Los Angeles just couldn't put pucks on net. The Predators blocked shots, clogged up the blue line, and made this one look like it would go down to the horn. Show More Summary
The Nashville Predators’ offense has been struggling mightily this season. Heading into last night, the Preds were averaging a league-worst 2.05 goals per game and they were in the midst of a 120-minute goalless streak. But with defenseman Roman Josi leading the charge, the Preds were able to regain their scoring touch at the expense of the [...]
The Detroit Red Wings snapped their five-game losing streak Saturday with a 4-0 win at home over the Nashville Predators. It was Detroit’s first shutout of the 2013 season and the 12th of Jimmy Howard’s career. It was also the Red Wings' first four-plus goal game since February 7, when they beat the St. Show More Summary
Just when the Canucks were getting healthy, the injury bug struck. Kevin Bieksa, who shares the team lead with five goals, left Friday’s game against the Nashville Predators with what the team is reporting as a groin injury. Currently he is listed day to day, and isn’t expected to play on the last game of the road trip Sunday in Detroit. Show More Summary
This is hockey's version of going coast-to-coast, though with a much greater degree of difficulty. It's the Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk single-handedly tying the Predators and forcing overtime with 6:30 to play last night in Nashville. Datsyuk ultimately couldn't do it all, though. The Preds went on to win in OT. More »
The New Jersey Devils and Nashville Predators are two teams that never should be counted out. Every year it seems like pundits bury these two clubs because they are often struggling financially, lack offense and play in difficult divisions. Show More Summary
What makes for a Stanley Cup drought? For the purposes of this piece, any team that has not won the Stanley Cup in 20 years. Teams like the Nashville Predators, Minnesota Wild, Columbus Blue Jackets and Winnipeg Jets (started in 1999-2000 as the Atlanta Thrashers). Show More Summary