Recapping an Overtime Thriller & Trade Candidates
Taking a look at the Predators game from last night, the trade rumors from Nashville & more
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In today’s edition, we recap the Predators electric game against the Carolina Hurricanes, look at three defensemen who could be moved, and more.
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3 Takeaways From the Predators’ 6-5 OT Win over Carolina
December 16, 2023 by Emma Lingan
Filip Forsberg and the Nashville Predators earned their third straight win on Friday (Dec. 15), defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in a 6-5 overtime thriller.
It was a high-scoring, back-and-forth affair that saw a flurry of six goals in a span of 6:31 in the second period, but Forsberg’s OT heroics were once again the highlight for the Predators, who have won 12 of their last 15 and improved to 17-13-0 on the season.
Forsberg was the overtime hero for the second time in as many games for Nashville. His OT winner against the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday was the 10th of his career, moving him past David Legwand for sole possession of the franchise’s all-time overtime goals record.
3 Defensemen the Predators Could Move in Coming Months
December 15, 2023 by Alex Wauthy
Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman recently said on 102.5 The Game that he expects the Nashville Predators to move one or two defensemen at some point. He followed this statement by saying he didn’t believe Luke Schenn would be one of those on the way out. This recent report adds to the rumblings Friedman has mentioned on the 32 Thoughts Podcast and through his tweets regarding the team’s defense corps.
Forsberg Climbs in Record Books as Predators Climb in Standings
December 15, 2023 by Emma Lingan
On Tuesday night (Dec. 12), it took Filip Forsberg just 18 seconds to secure a win for the Nashville Predators and another spot for himself in the franchise record books. With his OT winner against the Philadelphia Flyers, Forsberg passed David Legwand for sole possession of the franchise’s all-time overtime goals record (10).