Nashville Predators suffer 3rd straight loss, 4-1 to Jets as Hellebuyck shines

Nashville Predators Suffer Third Consecutive Loss to Winnipeg Jets

The Nashville Predators suffered their third straight loss, falling 4-1 to the Winnipeg Jets at Canada Life Centre on October 18. The Jets took an early lead with goals from Mark Scheifele and Nino Niederreiter in the first period, setting the tone for a strong performance by the home team.

Winnipeg controlled puck possession during the first 20 minutes, allowing only five shots by Nashville. The home crowd was energized after it was announced that Scheifele became the Jets' all-time leading scorer on his goal, marking his 813th point in his career.

Nashville made a strong push in the second period, out-shooting Winnipeg 15-4. However, Connor Hellebuyck was outstanding in net, making 30 saves to secure the win. Michael Bunting scored the only goal for the Predators, leading the team with four shots on goal.

Logan Stanley and Vladislav Namestnikov added two insurance goals in the third period, sealing the victory for the Jets.

Nashville (2-2-2, 6 points) will return home to face the Anaheim Ducks on October 21, while Winnipeg (4-1-0, eight points) will visit the Calgary Flames on October 20.

Key Moments from the Game

• Early Goals: The Jets started strong with goals from Scheifele and Niederreiter in the first period. Scheifele's goal marked a milestone as he became the Jets' all-time leading scorer.
• Power Play Struggles: The Predators had a 5-on-3 power play opportunity in the second period but failed to capitalize. Steven Stamkos had a great chance on the backdoor, but Hellebuyck made a crucial save.
• Shots on Goal: Despite outshooting the Jets in the second period, Nashville couldn't find the back of the net. The Predators managed 20 shots on goal compared to the Jets' 15.
• Injury Update: Winger Jonathan Marchessault was ruled out due to a lower body injury, affecting the team's depth. He played in the previous game but missed the empty-net opportunity that led to the Canadiens' overtime win.

Game Details and Schedule

• Game Time: 6 p.m. CT on October 18
• TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network South
• Streaming: FUBO (free trial available), ESPN+ outside the local market
• Radio: 102.5 FM The Game

Betting Odds

According to BetMGM on October 18:

• Puck Line: Predators +1.5 at -155, Jets -1.5 at +125
• Over/Under: 5.5 goals
• Money Line: Predators +155, Jets -190

Nashville Predators 2025-26 Schedule

Here is a look at the Predators' schedule for the upcoming season:

October - Oct. 9: Columbus Blue Jackets, W 2-1 - Oct. 11: Utah Mammoth, L (OT) 3-2 - Oct. 13: at Ottawa Senators, W 4-1 - Oct. 14: at Toronto Maple Leafs, L 7-4 - Oct. 16: at Montreal Canadiens, L (OT) 3-2 - Oct. 18: at Winnipeg Jets - Oct. 21: Anaheim Ducks - Oct. 23: Vancouver Canucks - Oct. 25: Los Angeles Kings - Oct. 26: Dallas Stars - Oct. 28: Tampa Bay Lightning - Oct. 30: at Philadelphia Flyers

November - Nov. 1: Calgary Flames - Nov. 3: Vancouver Canucks - Nov. 4: at Minnesota Wild - Nov. 6: Philadelphia Flyers - Nov. 8: Dallas Stars - Nov. 10: at New York Rangers - Nov. 14: Pittsburgh Penguins (Stockholm, Sweden) - Nov. 16: at Pittsburgh Penguins (Stockholm, Sweden) - Nov. 22: Colorado Avalanche - Nov. 24: Florida Panthers - Nov. 26: at Detroit Red Wings - Nov. 28: at Chicago Blackhawks - Nov. 29: Winnipeg Jets

December - Dec. 2: Calgary Flames - Dec. 4: at Florida Panthers - Dec. 6: at Carolina Hurricanes - Dec. 9: Colorado Avalanche - Dec. 11: St. Louis Blues - Dec. 13: at Colorado Avalanche - Dec. 15: at St. Louis Blues - Dec. 17: Carolina Hurricanes - Dec. 20: Toronto Maple Leafs - Dec. 21: New York Rangers - Dec. 23: at Minnesota Wild - Dec. 27: at St. Louis Blues - Dec. 29: at Utah Mammoth - Dec. 31: at Vegas Golden Knights

January - Jan. 1: at Seattle Kraken - Jan. 3: at Calgary Flames - Jan. 6: at Edmonton Oilers - Jan. 8: New York Islanders - Jan. 10: Chicago Blackhawks - Jan. 11: Washington Capitals - Jan. 13: Edmonton Oilers - Jan. 16: at Colorado Avalanche - Jan. 17: at Vegas Golden Knights - Jan. 20: Buffalo Sabres - Jan. 22: Ottawa Senators - Jan. 24: Utah Mammoth - Jan. 27: at Boston Bruins - Jan. 29: at New Jersey Devils - Jan. 31: at New York Islanders

February - Feb. 2: St. Louis Blues - Feb. 4: Minnesota Wild - Feb. 5: at Washington Capitals - Feb. 26: Chicago Blackhawks - Feb. 28: at Dallas Stars

March - March 2: Detroit Red Wings - March 3: at Columbus Blue Jackets - March 5: Boston Bruins - March 7: at Buffalo Sabres - March 10: at Seattle Kraken - March 12: at Vancouver Canucks - March 15: at Edmonton Oilers - March 17: at Winnipeg Jets - March 19: Seattle Kraken - March 21: Vegas Golden Knights - March 22: at Chicago Blackhawks - March 24: San Jose Sharks - March 26: New Jersey Devils - March 28: Montreal Canadiens - March 29: at Tampa Bay Lightning

April - April 2: at Los Angeles Kings - April 4: at San Jose Sharks - April 6: at Los Angeles Kings - April 7: at Anaheim Ducks - April 9: at Utah Hockey Club - April 11: Minnesota Wild - April 13: San Jose Sharks - April 16: Anaheim Ducks