The Nashville Predators pulled off a stunning comeback, trailing 3-0, to defeat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Thursday night. Steven Stamkos, the star of the show, scored his third goal with 2:13 left on the clock, tying the game. This was his second power-play goal of the game, assisted by Ryan O'Reilly, who also set up the tying goal with a precise cross-crease pass. The Predators' captain, Roman Josi, playing his 1,000th NHL game, contributed an assist to the effort. Stamkos' performance was exceptional, achieving his second hat trick of the season, bringing his total to 24 goals. Jonathan Marchessault and Cole Smith also found the back of the net, with Juuse Saros making 23 saves to secure the win and end Nashville's three-game losing streak. For Ottawa, Stephen Halliday scored his first NHL goal, and Ridly Greig and Dylan Cozens added to the tally. James Reimer, making his third straight start, stopped 21 shots. The Senators' three-game trip came to a close, having earned points in five straight games. The Predators' next game is a home match against Utah, while the Senators will host Carolina for their upcoming four-game homestand.
