Nashville Predators Win Sixth Straight to Top Central Division Standings
The Predators held off the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday, extending their active winning streak to six games while improving their divisional position.
By Lauren Foster ·
Nashville's recent surge in the NHL has turned a slow start into a league-leading hot streak.
The team began the 2025-26 season with just two victories in its first seven games. By Wednesday night in Anaheim, the Predators had won six games in a row. That streak is the longest currently active in the league. The win over the Ducks came with a 4-2 score.
The result moved Nashville into second place in the Central Division. The Predators sit five points behind Minnesota. Their record now stands at 10 wins, 4 losses, and 5 overtime losses. The victory also snapped a five-game winning streak for the Anaheim Ducks.
Coach Andrew Brunette called the effort gutsy. He noted that the team has been built for back-to-back games all season. The squad had beaten Los Angeles the night before. Brunette said the team simply stacked another win on top of that performance.
Goalie Justus Annunen made 27 of 29 saves. His performance kept the Ducks from scoring, despite Anaheim having five or more goals in its previous eight games. Captain Roman Josi praised Annunen's play in the net. Josi credited the team for finding a way against a fast opponent.
The Predators have allowed only 10 goals during the six-game run. That is a 1.67 goals-against average. The mark ranks first in the NHL since Oct. 31. Juuse Saros is 3-0 on the streak with a .976 save percentage. Annunen is also 3-0 with a .909 save percentage.
This season marks a return to form for Saros. Last season he finished with a .894 save percentage and a 3.16 goals-against average, both career lows. He now sits at 6-3 with a .918 save percentage. His goals saved above expected figure of 9.3 ranks fourth in the league, according to MoneyPuck.com.
Nashville's penalty kill also played a key role. The Ducks possess the league's best power play at 36.8 percent. The Predators held them to zero on three attempts. Nashville has stopped 14 of 15 power plays during the streak. That 89.5 percent rate ranks second in the NHL this season.
Offensively, the team ranks 17th with an average of 3.05 goals per game. Steven Stamkos scored his 11th goal of the season with under four minutes left to seal the win. Josi added two assists, bringing his career total to 801 points. He is the fifth defenseman born outside North America to reach that milestone. Josi said he is grateful to play for the organization and enjoys sharing milestones with his teammates.
Newcomers Shane Wright, Nils Hoglander, and Jayden Struble each recorded two points. General Manager Chris MacFarland acquired all three players since the end of the previous campaign. The Predators face Las Vegas on Friday. That game marks the third of five consecutive road contests. Brunette said the team focuses on winning the week rather than looking back at recent results.
