The Nashville Predators' season is over, and it's hard not to look at their finale as another missed opportunity. On today's show, we'll break down what went wrong against the Vancouver Canucks and whether Roman Josi, Filip Forsberg, and Ryan O'Reilly did enough to help the Preds in the series. Plus, we'll look at what we learned about the team's future towards becoming an elite Cup contender, what changes need to be made, and Andrew Brunette's first year as head coach.

It's another do-or-die gameday! On today's show, we preview tonight's Game 6 between the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks at Bridgestone Arena. We debate the million dollar question: what do the Preds have to do to send this series back to Vancouver tied 3-3? We'll also look at the still-unknown goaltending situation for the Canucks and whether it TRULY matters if it's DeSmith or Silovs in goal. Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧...

Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi was named a Norris Trophy finalist yesterday. On today's Locked On Predators podcast, we take a closer look at Josi's first season under head coach Andrew Brunette and compare his numbers to fellow nominees Quinn Hughes and Cale Makar.

The Nashville Predators faced elimination in Game 5 after a disastrous ending to Game 4, but Roman Josi, Juuse Saros, and the Predators got the road win in Vancouver to force a Game 6. On today's Locked On Predators we recap Nashville's 2-1 win including our "one word" to describe the game.

The Nashville Predators have outplayed the Vancouver Canucks for most of the series, they've had the bulk of the chances in the past two games, and they're up against a third-string goalie. And yet, it's the Canucks -- not the Predators -- one win away from securing a seemingly-simple 4-1 series win. On today's show, we debate who deserves most of the blame for Nashville's missed opportunities in this series, including Sunday's epic collapse in Game 4. We'll also debate whether Sunday's loss...

The Nashville Predators hoped to even up their first round series against the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday, but two late clutch goals by Brock Boeser and defensive breakdowns by the Predators handed the Canucks an overtime win and a 3-1 series lead. On today's Locked On Predators we take a hard look at an overtime loss that should have been a regulation win including our "one word" to describe the game.

Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi, and the Nashville Predators took the ice at Bridgestone Arena for the first home playoff game in two years against JT Miller, Brock Boeser, and the Vancouver Canucks. While Nashville controlled much of the game at five on five, it was special teams that helped Vancouver get the road win in Game 3.

The Nashville Predators returned home yesterday afternoon from games 1 & 2 against the Vancouver Canucks on the road. On today's Locked On Predators podcast, we take a closer look at the beginning of this first round series against JT Miller, Quinn Hughes, and the Canucks with a special mid week plus/minus.

The Nashville Predators faced off against JT Miller, Quinn Hughes and the Vancouver Canucks for game 2 of their Stanley Cup playoff series last night. While it may not have been pretty, Juuse Saros, Filip Forsberg and the Predators held on to get a 4-1 win and even the series.

It took 12 seconds of hell for the Nashville Predators to blow a possible Game 1 win against the Vancouver Canucks, who now have a 1-0 advantage in their Stanley Cup Playoffs series against the Preds. But despite the loss, the Predators have plenty of things they can be proud of from game one... things that can hopefully lead to a win in Game 2. On today's preview episode, we hear from Ryan McDonagh, Luke Schenn, and Andrew Brunette on what the Preds need to build off of heading into Game 2...

The Nashville Predators kicked off their first round series against the Vancouver Canucks last night but couldn't get the game one road win. On today's Locked On Predators podcast we break down last night's 4-2 loss including our "one word" to describe the game. A critical twelve second stretch in the third period cost the Predators their lead, and we'll take a closer look at the breakdown that caused the game to pivot decidedly in Vancouver's favor.

The Nashville Predators kick off their first round playoff series tonight in Vancouver, and on today's Locked On Predators we have a crossover series preview with Locked On Canucks co-host Trevor Beggs. Today we talk about the biggest storylines from the regular season for two Western Conference teams few expected to make the playoffs.

Party like it's 2011! For only the second time ever, the Nashville Predators and Vancouver Canucks will face off in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Canucks enter as favorites, but are pundits and fans underestimating how dangerous this Preds team can be? We'll look at why Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi, and Juuse Saros may ACTUALLY have the upper hand on Vancouver, plus a message to a few corners of hockey media predicting an early sweep for the Canucks. Plus, you have questions... we have...

The Nashville Predators played their final game of the regular season last night against a desperate Pittsburgh Penguins team holding out hope for a postseason chance. Goals from Gus Nyquist and Filip Forsberg weren't enough to get Nashville a win, and on today's Locked On Predators we recap the game including our "one word" to describe the 4-2 loss.

The Nashville Predators wrap up their regular season schedule tonight on the road against the Pittsburgh Penguins, and on today's Locked On Predators podcast we take a look at the match up that has significant implications for both teams. The Predators can lock up the first wild card spot in the Western Conference with a win on the road while Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are fighting for their playoff lives.

The Nashville Predators have locked up a postseason spot but still have three games left in the regular season including back to back weekend games against Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks and the Columbus Blue Jackets. On today's Locked On Predators, we discuss this weekend's games and talk about what the Predators need to focus on in the final stretch of the regular season.

Are the Nashville Predators a Cup Contender? Their epic late-season run has put them in the playoffs, but their past seven games have some wondering if the Preds have perhaps peaked too soon. On today's episode, we'll break down why Juuse Saros, Filip Forsberg, and Roman Josi should not only still be considered a playoff threat, but why the past seven games should only FURTHER the thought of the Preds being a darkhorse. Plus, we'll look at the historical anomaly of this Preds' season and...

The Nashville Predators fell behind 3-1 in the first period against Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets but found the motivation to tie the game up in the third period for the one point the Preds needed to secure their spot in the postseason. On today's Locked On Predators, we recap the 4-3 OT loss including our "one word" to describe the game.

The Nashville Predators host the Winnipeg Jets at Bridgestone Arena in what will easily be one of the biggest games of the year. Points of any kind will put the Preds in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Can Filip Forsberg, Roman Josi, and Juuse Saros outplay Kyle Connor and Connor Hellebuyck to earn a postseason berth?

The Nashville Predators are still battling their way to a guaranteed postseason spot. In this weekend's back to back, the Predators lost to the New York Islanders and defeated the New Jersey Devils in the shootout. On today's Locked On Predators we take a closer look at the two weekend games including our "one word" to describe the mixed results

The Nashville Predators snapped a three game losing streak last night with a 6-3 win over Jordan Binnington, Jordan Kyrou, and the St Louis Blues reducing the Blues' postseason chances significantly. On today's Locked On Predators we recap the win including our "one word" to describe the game. The stats sheet certainly doesn't tell the story of the game, so we take a closer look at how the Nashville Predators were able to pull out a big Central Division win.

No, the Nashville Predators aren't in dire straits after three straight losses, nor do they suddenly have an uphill climb towards the playoffs. However, Thursday's game against the St. Louis Blues SHOULD be considered a must-win game for the Predators, and not necessarily JUST because of the standings. We'll explain why, plus, we'll highlight four things we think will lead to a Preds win over their division rivals.

The Nashville Predators hoped to get back in the win column after their historic 18 game point streak ended, but David Pastrnak and the Boston Bruins handed the Preds their third loss in a row after tough battle that ended with a 3-0 score. On today's Locked On Predators, we recap the game including "one word" to describe the outcome. We talk about what the advanced stats and the eye test showed as Nashville played another Cup contending team.