Brady Skjei and Filip Forsberg each scored two goals as the Nashville Predators defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-4, snapping a six-game losing streak. Jonathan Marchessault contributed with a goal and two assists, while Ryan O'Reilly recorded four assists. Justus Annunen made 25 saves to secure the win. The Sabres ended their four-game winning streak despite notable performances from Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin, who both scored and assisted in the game.

The Predators jumped to a quick 2-0 lead, but the Sabres leveled the score before Forsberg and Skjei's back-to-back goals restored Nashville's lead. Though Buffalo nearly tied the game late on a potential Zach Benson goal, a successful Predators challenge revealed an offside, preserving their lead and ultimately the win.

Jiri Kulich's late goal clinched a thrilling 4-3 victory for the Buffalo Sabres against the Nashville Predators. Kulich scored twice in the game, including the decisive goal with just over two minutes remaining. The Sabres initially led 2-0 before allowing three consecutive goals from the Predators. Jason Zucker and Ryan McLeod contributed to the scoreline for Buffalo, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves to secure the win. Nashville's Brady Skjei highlighted a losing effort with a goal and an assist as they faced their third consecutive defeat after a five-game winning streak.

Key moments included Zucker's goal that tied the game in the second period, along with significant assists from Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin, who moved into second place all-time for assists by a Sabres defenseman. The Sabres improved their record for games when scoring first, while the Predators matched their second-fewest wins through the first 50 games in franchise history. The night also saw Buffalo honor former enforcer Rob Ray, solidifying his legacy with an induction into the team’s hall of fame.

Filip Forsberg continued his scoring spree with two goals, leading the Nashville Predators to a thrilling 6-5 victory over the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center. Forsberg's performance extended his goal streak to seven games, contributing significantly to Nashville's fifth consecutive win. The Predators overcame a challenging start, quickly falling behind 5-1 in their previous matchup but showing resilience in this high-paced contest.

The Predators started strong, with early goals from Gustav Nyquist and Tommy Novak, followed by Forsberg's first goal, establishing a 3-0 lead. However, the Sharks, despite their recent struggles, fought back with goals from Walker Duehr and Fabian Zetterlund, tightening the contest. As the game progressed, both teams exchanged leads, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats.

The Minnesota Wild secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators, overcoming significant adversity with key players sidelined due to injuries. The game, played at Xcel Energy Center, was marked by a crucial power-play performance that ended a frustrating scoring drought for the Wild, who had not converted on their last 15 attempts. The win was bittersweet, however, as captain Jared Spurgeon suffered a severe injury after a collision with Nashville's rookie, Zachary L’Heureux, which left him unable to return to the ice.

Despite trailing 2-1 early in the second period, the Wild rallied thanks to a series of power-play goals. After L’Heureux was penalized for a slew-foot against Spurgeon, Minnesota capitalized on the man advantage. Joel Eriksson Ek assisted Mats Zuccarello for the equalizer, marking the first power-play goal for the team in over three games. Goaltender Filip Gustavsson played a pivotal role, not only making a season-high 43 saves but also contributing an assist on the goal.

Jonas Brodin and Declan Chisholm also scored during power plays, while Marco Rossi netted two goals, showcasing his growing importance to the team with 14 goals this season. The Wild's penalty kill was effective, limiting Nashville's chances, and the team managed to bounce back from previous mistakes, including turnovers that led to goals for the Predators. This victory marks the Wild's third win in their last four games as they prepare for an upcoming road trip.

Bryan Rust's overtime goal secured a thrilling 5-4 victory for the Pittsburgh Penguins against the Nashville Predators, with Sidney Crosby contributing four points. The Penguins, who trailed for most of the game, have now won three of their last four matches.

In other NHL action, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1, while the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. The Los Angeles Kings triumphed over the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Seattle Kraken 3-1.