Watch the Game Highlights from Nashville Predators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning, 10/31/2026

Head coach Andrew Brunette did not hold back when talking about his team's performance on Thursday

Nashville took four of six points on its Canadian road trip, but injuries to Trudeau and Bourque, along with Annunen's absence, have the Predators monitoring several players heading into a new week.

Former Avalanche goalie Justus Annunen has gone from a trade piece in Colorado to a rising star in Nashville, forcing the hockey world to rethink what his ceiling truly is.

From Roman Josi’s MVP performance to Justus Annunen’s golden goaltending, Nashville’s stars dominated the international stage, solidifying a formidable roster and sparking a heated crease battle for next season.

The Nashville Predators have several players playing at the 2026 IIHF World Championships, including Roman Josi, Justus Annunen, and Ryan O'Reilly.

Busy calendar with 10 games on tap, including several with playoff implications

Justus Annunen ended a 120-game streak for the Nashville Predators on April 7, earning a shutout win over the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center.

Anaheim dropped to third place in the Pacific Division, one point behind division-leading Edmonton and Vegas, and with Nashville jumping back into the wild card, the Ducks are just four points up on the Kings, who have a game in hand.