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Predators Edge Wild 3-2 in Overtime Thriller

12/24/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Nashville Predators defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime on December 23, 2025, after Steven Stamkos scored the overtime winner.
Brock Faber gave the Wild an early lead, but Nashville answered with two power-play goals from Ryan O'Reilly and Roman Josi to make it 2-1.
Joel Eriksson Ek tied the game in the second period.
The Wild begin a road trip on December 27 against the Winnipeg Jets.

History

Historical Context

The NHL expanded from 21 teams to 26 in 1991, adding the Tampa Bay Lightning and San Jose Sharks as part of a strategy to double league revenues from $400 million within a decade. This expansion fostered competitive dynamics, exemplified by the Nashville Predators' recent overtime victory against the Minnesota Wild, and laid the groundwork for the league's continued growth and popularity.

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Story summary

The Nashville Predators defeated the Minnesota Wild 3-2 in overtime on December 23, 2025, after Steven Stamkos scored the overtime winner.
Brock Faber gave the Wild an early lead, but Nashville answered with two power-play goals from Ryan O'Reilly and Roman Josi to make it 2-1.
Joel Eriksson Ek tied the game in the second period.
The Wild begin a road trip on December 27 against the Winnipeg Jets.

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