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Predators Ride Josi, Smith to 3-2 Win Over Capitals in Nashville

Roman Josi’s power-play goal in the third period helped the Nashville Predators hold off the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Nashville, with Cole Smith opening the scoring and Ovechkin putting Washington on the board for his 20th of the season before Ethen Frank’s late Caps tally; Washington pressed in the second but couldn’t finish, while Nashville benefited from penalties and momentum to seal the win.

sports1 year ago

Avalanche and Predators Swap Goalies: Wedgewood for Annunen

The Nashville Predators have acquired goaltender Justus Annunen and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft from the Colorado Avalanche in exchange for goaltender Scott Wedgewood. Annunen, a 24-year-old Finnish netminder, has a 16-9-2 record and a 2.81 goals-against average in his NHL career. The Predators now hold 10 picks in the 2025 draft, including three in the first round.

sports1 year ago

Penguins Trade for Tomasino, Sending 2027 Pick to Predators

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired center Philip Tomasino from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick. This move is part of the Penguins' strategy to rejuvenate their roster with younger talent amid their worst start in nearly two decades. Tomasino, a former first-round pick, has recorded 23 goals and 48 assists in 159 NHL games. The Penguins, currently last in the Metropolitan Division, are undergoing a youth movement under GM Kyle Dubas, who recently traded veteran Lars Eller for draft picks.

sports1 year ago

Penguins Trade for Former 1st-Rounder Tomasino from Predators

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Philip Tomasino from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Tomasino, a former first-round pick, is the third such acquisition by Penguins' president of hockey operations Kyle Dubas in recent months, following Rutger McGroarty and Cody Glass. Tomasino, who struggled to secure a regular role with the Predators, will join the Penguins with hopes of revitalizing his career. To accommodate Tomasino, the Penguins have sent Sam Poulin to the AHL.

sports1 year ago

Penguins Trade for Tomasino, Sending 2027 Pick to Predators

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Philip Tomasino from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Tomasino, 23, struggled with limited playing time in Nashville and will look for a fresh start in Pittsburgh, potentially playing alongside stars like Sidney Crosby or Evgeni Malkin. The move comes as the Penguins aim to boost their offense, which has been underperforming this season. Tomasino's future with the team will depend on his performance, as he is on a one-year contract and could face non-tendering next summer.

sports1 year ago

Penguins Trade for Predators' Philip Tomasino

The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Philip Tomasino from the Nashville Predators in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick. Tomasino, 23, has signed through the 2024-25 season with an annual value of $825,000. He has played 159 NHL games, recording 71 points, and has also been active in the AHL. Tomasino was drafted 24th overall by Nashville in 2019 and has represented Canada in international competitions.

sports1 year ago

McDavid Hits 1,000 Points as Oilers Defeat Predators in OT

Connor McDavid reached his 1,000th NHL point with a goal and an assist, leading the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 overtime victory against the Nashville Predators. McDavid, the fourth-fastest player to achieve this milestone, assisted Darnell Nurse's game-winning goal in overtime. The Oilers have now won three consecutive games, while the Predators have lost five of their last six. McDavid's achievement was celebrated by teammates and fans, marking a significant moment in his career.