It's been a reversal of fortunes so far for the Nashville Predators to open up the regular season, as they are eyeing their third win in four games against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

A 7-for-14 penalty kill and bad shooting luck against hot goaltenders have been the difference in why the Blue Jackets have started 1-2 despite being strong in 5-on-5.

During the first period, Tkachuk was cross-checked into the boards by Predators defenceman Roman Josi. He didn't finish the game.

The Ottawa Senators, who fell 4-1 to the Nashville Predators on Monday, played the final nine minutes of the third period without captain Brady Tkachuk.

Annunen was the first goalie to exit the ice ahead of Tuesday's road clash with the Maple Leafs, Mark Masters of TSN reports, indicating he'll be in goal. Annunen will make his 2025-26 debut after watching Juuse Saros feature in the first three games of the year.

NASHVILLE -- Dylan Guenther scored 2:56 into overtime, and the Utah Mammoth rallied for a 3-2 win against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday. Guenther, who also had an assist, got around Predators forward Fedor Svechkov and beat Nashville goalie Juuse Saros on a forehand-to-backhand move to win it.

Apr 16, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros (74) blocks the puck against the Dallas Stars during the second period at Bridgestone Arena. Steve Roberts-Imagn Ima