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Predators Fall to Lightning in Preseason Shootout Drama

9/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason shootout.
Brady Martin scored both Predators goals in the second, with assists from Matthew Wood and Michael Bunting.
The Lightning tied the game in the third, while Predators coach Andrew Brunette criticized the third period.
Caleb Heil stopped all three Nashville shootout attempts to seal the win.

History

Historical Context

The Nashville Predators joined the NHL in 1998, expanding professional hockey into the southern United States. Since then, they have become competitive, reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2017. Despite recent challenges, such as a preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team's evolution reflects the growing popularity and complexity of hockey in non-traditional markets.

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Story summary

The Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the Tampa Bay Lightning in a preseason shootout.
Brady Martin scored both Predators goals in the second, with assists from Matthew Wood and Michael Bunting.
The Lightning tied the game in the third, while Predators coach Andrew Brunette criticized the third period.
Caleb Heil stopped all three Nashville shootout attempts to seal the win.

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