The Nashville Predators lost 4-3 in a shootout to the New York Islanders at Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 27.
Kyle Palmieri and Bo Horvat scored to clinch the shootout for New York.
The Islanders jumped out to a 3-0 lead on goals by Anthony Duclair, Brayden Schenn, and Bo Horvat. Then, after Filip Forsberg and Alex Kerfoot made it 3-2 in the second, Ryan O'Reilly tied the game with 15:44 left in the third.
After a scoreless overtime, the shootout was over quickly: O'Reilly and Forsberg missed on their chances, while Palmieri and Horvat scored on theirs.
Semyon Varlamov made 20 saves in the win.
Next up, the Predators (4-3-5, 13 points) will host the Washington Capitals on Oct. 29 (7 p.m. CT, The Spot Nashville 28). The Islanders (6-4-2, 14 points) travel to the Minnesota Wild on Oct. 29.
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The Predators have tied the game. Ryan O'Reilly pockets a loose puck behind Varlamov to make it 3-3.
Daemon Hunt made the initial shot from the blue line and he'll get an assist, his first point for the Predators.
09:43 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
The Predators pulled themselves back into the game on the strength of goals by Filip Forsberg and Alex Kerfoot.
With how they played in the first period, Nashville has to feel good about only being down one goal.
09:31 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
The Predators score again. Alex Kerfoot finishes off a flurry of chances in front of Varlamov, helped by Nils Hoglander and Adam Edstrom.
Nashville has gotten themselves back in this game, it's now 3-2 with five minutes left in the second.
09:22 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
Nashville is on the board. Filip Forsberg finishes a nice pass from Jonathan Marchessault on the power play and it's 3-1.
Finally, some momentum for the Predators, but they'll to turn this power play energy into shots during even strength.
09:08 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
Another goal for the Islanders. Bo Horvat scores to make it 3-0, finishing off a beautiful pass by Matthew Schaefer.
This kind of performance is exactly what the Predators needed to avoid. A complete let down from the Colorado win.
08:46 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
A disjointed, penalty-heavy first period. The Islanders scored two transition goals, one by Antony Duclair and one by Brayden Schenn, and then the rest of the period was played on special teams.
New York leads 2-0 and lead in shots 8-7.
08:33 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
Already five penalties have been called in the first 13 minutes of this game: Nashville has three, New York has two.
Heavy special teams action tonight.
08:26 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
Islanders take a 2-0 lead, helped by a bad turnover in the defensive zone. Brayden Schenn finishes the play, but it was Nic Hague that fed an easy pass to Ondrej Palat on the set up.
Not a great start for Nashville tonight.
08:17 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
The Islanders take a 1-0 lead on Anthony Duclair's third goal of the season. Jean-Gabriel Pageu sent a perfect pass to a streaking Duclair, who tipped the puck by Juuse Saros.
Opponents scoring on their first shot of the game against Saros? Sounds familiar.
08:14 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
Nashville earned a power play in the first two minutes when Matthew Kessel was called for holding. But less than 30 seconds into the power play, Roman Josi was called for interference at the blue line.
Seemed more like incidental contact on the play, harsh to call a penalty on Josi there.
07:40 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
Here's how the Predators will line up against the Islanders:
Steven Stamkos - Ryan O'Reilly Filip Forsberg - Alex Kerfoot - Mavrik BourqueNils Hoglander - Matthew Wood - Jonathan MarchessaultRoss Colton - Jack Drury - Adam Edstrom
Roman Josi - Adam WilsbyNicolas Hague - Jayden StrubleBrady Skjei - Nick PerbixDaemon Hunt
Goaltender: Juuse Saros
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Moneyline:Nashville -120, New York +100
Spread: Predators -1.5 (+200), Islanders +1.5 (-250)
Over/under:5.5 goals (over -120, under +100)
Odds via BetMGM
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Thu. Oct. 29 vs Washington Capitals
Sat. Oct. 31 vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Tue. Nov. 3 vs Carolina Hurricanes
Thur. Nov. 5 @ Colorado Avalanche
Sat. Nov. 7 vs St. Louis Blues
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Date:Tuesday, Oct. 27
Time:7 p.m. CT
Location:Bridgestone Arena
05:05 PM ET, October 27 2026, Alex Daugherty
The Nashville Predators matchup with the New York Islanders on Oct. 27 (7 p.m. CT) will be broadcast on The Spot Nashville 28 (WNXP) and on Predators TV via the Predators app.
Two ways to watch:
The Spot Nashville 28 (WNXP) - Click here for a list of all broadcast affiliates
Predators TV on the Predators app
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville Predators come back to force OT, but fall 4-3 to New York Islanders
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