October 23, 2025 — Juuse Saros delivered a spectacular performance between the pipes, stopping 21 of 22 shots as the Nashville Predators defeated the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 at Bridgestone Arena. The victory improved Nashville’s record to 3-3-2, while Vancouver fell to 4-4-0 before 17,159 fans.
First Period Remains Scoreless Despite Penalties
The opening frame saw no goals despite numerous penalty opportunities. Nashville accumulated four infractions while Vancouver’s Tyler Myers sat for a delay of the game. Neither power play capitalized, setting the stage for a low-scoring affair.
Second Period Produces Both Goals
Ryan O’Reilly broke through with a shorthanded tally at 9:01, assisted by Spencer Stastney. Vancouver responded when Max Sasson netted his third goal at 11:49 on a setup from Linus Karlsson to tie the game at one.
| Goalie | Team | Decision | Saves | Save % | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juuse Saros | NSH | W | 21 | .955 | 60:00 |
| Thatcher Demko | VAN | L | 33 | .943 | 57:42 |
Predators Find Winner in Third Period
Nashville seized the lead when Cole Smith scored at 5:09 of the third period, with assists from Michael McCarron and Justin Barron. The goal proved to be the game-winner as both goaltenders locked down for the remainder of regulation.
Point Scorers
| Player | Team | Goals | Assists | Points | Plus/Minus | Shots | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan O’Reilly | NSH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 17:57 |
| Cole Smith | NSH | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 2 | 15:55 |
| Spencer Stastney | NSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 0 | 14:38 |
| Justin Barron | NSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 14:16 |
| Michael McCarron | NSH | 0 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 0 | 16:22 |
| Max Sasson | VAN | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 1 | 12:08 |
| Linus Karlsson | VAN | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9:51 |
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