The Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday on an overtime goal by Lightning forward Nick Paul.
The loss spoiled an eventful return to Amalie Arena for Steven Stamkos, who finished with a season high two assists on six shots.
After falling behind 2-0 to the Lightning, the Predators fought back in the second on goals by Ryan O’Reilly and Gustav Nyquist. In the third period, the Predators had multiple opportunities at a go-ahead goal, but were denied by Tampa goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, who made 35 saves in the game.
Paul’s overtime goal came at the 3:22 mark of overtime, clinching Tampa’s sixth win of the season.
Nashville (3-5-1) now has two days off before facing Edmonton at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday. Tampa (6-3-0) heads on the road to play Colorado on Wednesday.
Steven Stamkos tallies second assist on Gustav Nyquist’s game tying goal
The Predators and Lightning are tied 2-2 after two periods and Stamkos has assisted on both Nashville goals.
After helping out on O’Reilly’s power play goal to make it 2-1, Stamkos found Gustav Nyquist skating toward the Tampa net late in the second.
Nyquist put a quick shot on Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy to tie the game.
Ryan O’Reilly’s power play goal gets Predators within one, Lightning lead 2-1 in the second
The Predators power play is showing signs of life – at the 10:19 mark of the second period, Ryan O’Reilly put home a rebound to get Nashville within one.
The initial shot came from Jonathan Marchessault and O’Reilly was right there in front of the Tampa net ready to cash in on the hard shot.
Steven Stamkos was also credited with an assist, his first against the Lightning.
Earlier, Nikita Kucherov seemingly scored to make it 3-0, but the Predators challenged the play for offside. On review, Kucherov led the puck into the zone, making it offside and taking the goal off the board.
Lightning lead 2-0 over Predators on goals by Brayden Point, Mitchell Chaffee
After Stamkos was honored with a video tribute on the video board, Lightning forward Brayden Point put the home team on top 1-0 with a dazzling goal.
Collecting the puck along the boards, Point carried the puck towards Roman Josi, then deked around him for the score.
Then, with just 37 seconds left in the first, Point found Mitchell Chaffee on a stretch pass. Chaffee then snuck past the Predators’ defense for an open shot on Saros, making it 2-0 Lightning.
Lightning honor Steven Stamkos with tribute video, Stamkos shows appreciation
At the first television timeout of the game with about seven minutes gone in the first period, fans at Amalie Arena were treated to a video tribute of Steven Stamkos.
This kind of video is customary for players when they return to visit their old team, but this moment held more gravity, considering the impact Stamkos had in Tampa.
Stamkos looked on as the video played, then skated onto the ice and held up his stick to say thank you to the fans.
Lightning fans hold up signs welcoming Steven Stamkos back to Tampa
As you’d expect, Lightning fans were in their seats early to watch their favorite former captain in warmups.
Fans held up signs that said ‘Tampa Bay Misses You, Stammer’ and ‘Stamkos Thanks For The Memories’ as Stamkos skated in the Nashville end for warmups.
What channel is the Predators vs. Lightning game on today? Time, TV schedule
Date and game time: 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28
TV channel: None
Streaming info: ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)
Radio: 102.5 FM The Game
The Nashville Predators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning game will be televised exclusively by ESPN+, which is ESPN’s subscription-based streaming service, nationally with streaming also available on Hulu.
Predators vs. Lightning betting odds
Odds according to BetMGM on Sunday, Oct. 27
PUCK LINE: Predators +1.5 at -225, Lightning -1.5 at +180
O/U: 6.5 goals
MONEY LINE: Lightning -135, Predators +115
Nashville Predators 2024-25 schedule
All times central; Games on FanDuel Sports Network South unless otherwise noted
Record: 3-5-0, 6 points
October
Oct. 10: Dallas Stars, L 4-3
Oct. 12: at Detroit Red Wings, L 3-0
Oct. 15: Seattle Kraken, L 7-3
Oct. 17: Edmonton Oilers, L 4-2
Oct. 19: Detroit Red Wings, L 5-2
Oct. 22: Boston Bruins, W 4-0
Oct. 25: at Chicago Blackhawks, W 3-2
Oct. 26: Columbus Blue Jackets, W 4-3 OT
Oct. 28: at Tampa Bay Lightning, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)
Oct. 31: Edmonton Oilers, 7 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)
November
Nov. 2: Colorado Avalanche, 7 p.m.
Nov. 4: Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.
Nov. 6: at Washington Capitals, 6:30 p.m.
Nov. 7: at Florida Panthers, 6 p.m.
Nov. 9: Utah Hockey Club, 7 p.m.
Nov. 11: at Colorado Avalanche, 8 p.m.
Nov. 14: at Edmonton Oilers, 8 p.m.
Nov. 15: at Calgary Flames, 8 p.m.
Nov. 17: at Vancouver Canucks, 9 p.m.
Nov. 20: at Seattle Kraken, 9 p.m. on TNT
Nov. 23: Winnipeg Jets, 6 p.m.
Nov. 25: at New Jersey Devils, 6 p.m.
Nov. 27: Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.
Nov. 29: Tampa Bay Lightning, 2 p.m.
Nov. 30: at Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m.
December
Dec. 4: at Toronto Maple Leafs, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 5: at Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m.
Dec. 7: at Ottawa Senators, 6 p.m.
Dec. 10: Calgary Flames, 7 p.m.
Dec. 12: at Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.
Dec. 14: at Colorado Avalanche, 8 p.m.
Dec. 17: New York Rangers, 7 p.m.
Dec. 19: Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m.
Dec. 21: Los Angeles Kings, 12:30 p.m.
Dec. 23: Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m.
Dec. 27: at St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.
Dec. 30: at Winnipeg Jets, 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 31: at Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m.
January
Jan. 3: at Vancouver Canucks, 9 p.m.
Jan. 4: at Calgary Flames, 9 p.m.
Jan. 7: at Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.
Jan. 11: Washington Capitals, 7 p.m.
Jan. 14: Vegas Golden Knights, 7 p.m.
Jan. 16: Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m.
Jan. 18: Minnesota Wild, 7 p.m.
Jan. 21: San Jose Sharks, 7 p.m.
Jan. 23: at San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m.
Jan. 25: at Anaheim Ducks, 9 p.m.
Jan. 29: Vancouver Canucks, 8 p.m.
Jan. 31: at Buffalo Sabres, 6 p.m.
February
Feb. 1: at Pittsburgh Penguins, 6 p.m.
Feb. 3: Ottawa Senators, 6:30 p.m.
Feb. 7: at Chicago Blackhawks, 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 8: Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m.
Feb. 22: Colorado Avalanche, 5 p.m.
Feb. 23: New Jersey Devils, 5 p.m.
Feb. 25: Florida Panthers, 7 p.m.
Feb. 27: Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.
March
March 1: at New York Islanders, 11:30 a.m.
March 2: at New York Rangers, 6 p.m.
March 4: at Boston Bruins, 6 p.m.
March 6: Seattle Kraken, 8:30 p.m. on ESPN
March 8: Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m.
March 11: at San Jose Sharks, 9:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)
March 14: at Anaheim Ducks, 9 p.m.
March 15: at Los Angeles Kings, 7 p.m.
March 18: St. Louis Blues, 8 p.m. on ESPN
March 20: Anaheim Ducks, 7 p.m.
March 22: Toronto Maple Leafs, 6 p.m.
March 23: at St. Louis Blues, 5 p.m.
March 25: at Carolina Hurricanes, 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+ and Hulu (sign up here)
March 27: St. Louis Blues, 7 p.m.
March 29: Vegas Golden Knights, 5:30 p.m.
March 31: at Philadelphia Flyers, 6 p.m.
April
April 1: at Columbus Blue Jackets. 6 p.m.
April 3: at Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.
April 6: Montreal Canadiens, 6 p.m.
April 8: New York Islanders, 7 p.m.
April 10: at Utah Hockey Club, 8 p.m.
April 12: at Vegas Golden Knights, 9 p.m.
April 14: Utah Hockey Club, 7 p.m.
April 16: Dallas Stars, 7 p.m.
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