The Nashville Skating Academy had a record day at the 2026 U.S. Junior Championships, sending nine athletes to the U.S. National Development Program.

Stamkos scored his 600th goal in a 4-2 win at the Vegas Golden Knights on New Year’s Eve. It came during one of his best scoring runs with Nashville, getting 10 goals in 10 games. The Predators (19-19-4) went 7-3-0 in the stretch to get back into the playoff hunt in the Western Conference.

Steven Stamkos achieved his 600th career goal, becoming the 22nd player in NHL history to reach the milestone. This historic achievement coincided with a remarkable 10-goal, 10-game stretch that has propelled the Nashville Predators back into playoff contention.

Coming off one of the most lopsided wins in franchise history, the New York Islanders look to carry the momentum into a seven-game road trip that begins with Thursday's matchup with the Nashville Predators.

Nashville secures its goaltending future, locking up Justus Annunen for two more years with a significant raise. Big Juice stays in Music City.

Edmonton Oilers forward Adam Henrique has been placed on injured reserve and is expected to miss significant time, likely returning only after the Olympic break. The veteran center exited Tuesday’s game against the Nashville Predators early and did not return.

The Nashville Predators have signed goaltender Justus Annunen to a two-year, $2.5 million contract extension. The extension will begin following the 2025-26 season, keeping Annunen in Nashville through 2027-28.

Brady Martin, drafted No. 5 overall in 2025 by the Nashville Predators, was injured playing for Canada at the World Junior Championships on Jan. 4.