Juuse Saros makes 34 saves but Nashville Predators fall short vs Florida Panthers

The Nashville Predators returned to Bridgestone Arena on Monday to face the Florida Panthers after a three-game road trip.

The result was a 4-1 loss for the home team, their third loss in four games.

The Predators began the second period on the penalty kill, thanks to a hooking penalty on Yakov Trenin.

Four seconds into Trenin’s second penalty of the game, this one a slash, Sam Reinhart scored his 34th goal of the season to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead.

Fifty-seven seconds later, Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon evened the score with his fifth goal of the season.

Carter Verhaeghe’s goal 1:11 into the third pushed the Panthers ahead 2-1.

Brandon Montour and Matthew Tkachuk each added an empty-net goal late in the third period.

Predators goalie Juuse Saros stopped 34 shots.

Nashville (25-21-1) went 1-2 on its trip, which ended with a 3-2 loss to Arizona on Saturday. The Predators have a four-point lead over Arizona, Seattle and Calgary for the final wild-card spot.

Florida (28-14-4) is second in the Atlantic Division and is in a comfortable playoff position.

Nashville Predators live score updates, highlights vs. Florida Panthers

Third period

Carter Verhaeghe gives Panthers lead

Panthers 2, Predators 1

Carter Verhaeghe’s 1:11 into the third pushed the Panthers ahead 2-1. It was his 24th goal of the season.

Second period

Jeremy Lauzon pulls Predators even with Panthers

After 2: Predators 1, Panthers 1

Fifty-seven seconds after Sam Reinhart’s power-play goal gave the Panthers a 1-0 lead, Predators defenseman Jeremy Lauzon evened the score with his fifth goal of the season.

Colton Sissons was credited with an assist.

Sam Reinhart’s power-play goal gives Panthers lead

Panthers 1, Predators 0

The Predators began the second period on the penalty kill, thanks to a hooking penalty on Yakov Trenin

Four seconds into Trenin’s second penalty of the game, this one a slash, Sam Reinhart scored his 34th goal of the season to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead.

First period

Predators, Panthers tied after one period

After 1: Predators 0, Panthers 0

The Predators managed just four shots on goal to the Panthers' 14 during a scoreless first.

What channel is Predators vs. Panthers today?

• TV channel: Bally Sports South

• Stream: Bally Sports app, FUBO (free trial), ESPN+ (nationally, blacked out where Bally Sports South is available)

Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Viewers can also stream the game on ESPN+ outside of the Predators' local coverage area, ESPN's subscription streaming service that features more than 1,000 out-of-market games via NHL Power Play as well as exclusively-streamed games throughout the season.

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Predators vs. Panthers start time

• Date: Monday, Jan. 22

• Time: 7 p.m. CT

The Predators face the Florida Panthers, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. CT Monday at Bridgestone Arena.

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Predators vs. Panthers betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Monday, Jan. 22

• Puck line: Predators +1.5 at -250, Panthers -1.5 at +190

• Over/under: 6 goals

• Money line: Predators +105, Panthers -125

Nashville Predators 2023-24 schedule

All games on Bally Sports South unless listed; All times Central

October

10: at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m., ESPN and ESPN+ — L, 5-3

12: vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. — W, 3-0

14: at Boston, 6 p.m. — L, 3-2

17: vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. — L, 6-1

19: at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. — W, 4-1

21: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m. — W 5-1

24: vs. Vancouver, 8:15 p.m. — L 3-2

28: vs. Toronto, 6 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally) — W 3-2 (OT)

31: at Vancouver, 9 p.m. — L 5-2

November

2: at Seattle, 9 p.m. — L 4-2

4: at Edmonton, 2 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally) — W 5-2

7: at Calgary, 8 p.m. — L 4-2

9: at Winnipeg, 7 p.m. — L 6-3

11: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m. — L 7-5

14: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu — L 3-2

18: vs. Chicago, 1 p.m. — W 4-2

20: vs. Colorado, 7 p.m.— W 4-3

22: vs. Calgary, 8 p.m. — W 4-2

24: at St. Louis 2 p.m.— W 8-3

26: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.— W 3-2

28: vs. Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.— W 3-2 (OT)

30: vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.— L 6-1

December

2: vs. N.Y. Rangers, 3:30 p.m.— L 4-3

3: at Buffalo, 6 p.m.— W 2-1

5: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.— W 4-3 (SO)

7: vs. Tampa Bay, 7 p.m. — W 5-1

9: at Toronto, 6 p.m. — L 4-0

10: at Montreal, 6 p.m. — W 2-1

12: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m. — W 3-2 OT

15: at Carolina, 6 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu — W 6-5 OT

16: vs. Washington, 7 p.m. — W 3-1

19: vs. Vancouver, 7 p.m. — L 5-2

21: at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.— W 4-2

23: vs. Dallas, 2 p.m. — L 3-2

27: vs. Carolina, 7 p.m. — L 5-2

29: at Detroit, 6 p.m. — L 5-4 OT

30: at Washington, 6 p.m. — W 3-2 SO

January

2: vs. Chicago, 7 p.m. — W 3-0

4: vs. Calgary, 7 p.m. — L 6-3

6: at Dallas, 7 p.m. — W 4-3

9: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m. — L 5-3

12: at Dallas, 7 p.m. — W 6-3

13: vs. N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m. — W 3-1

15: at Vegas, 9 p.m. — L 4-1

18: at Los Angeles, 9 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu — W 2-1

20: at Arizona, 2 p.m. — L 3=2 (25-20-1)

22: vs. Florida, 7 p.m.

25: at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

27: at Edmonton, 3 p.m.

29: at Ottawa, 6 p.m.

31: vs. Los Angeles, 6:30 p.m., TNT

February

10: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m.

13: vs. New Jersey, 7 p.m.

15: vs. Dallas, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

17: at St. Louis, 4 p.m.

20: at Vegas, 9 p.m.

22: at Los Angeles, 9:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

24: at San Jose, 9 p.m.

25: at Anaheim, 7 p.m.

27: vs. Ottawa, 7 p.m.

29: vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.

March

2: vs. Colorado, 5 p.m.

5: vs. Montreal, 7 p.m.

7: vs. Buffalo, 7 p.m.

9: at Columbus, 11:30 a.m.

10: at Minnesota, 2:30 p.m., TNT

13: at Winnipeg, 6:30 p.m.

16: at Seattle, 9 p.m.

19: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m.

21: at Florida, 6:30 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

23: vs. Detroit, 4 p.m.

26: vs. Vegas, 7 p.m.

28: at Arizona, 9 p.m.

30: at Colorado, 5 p.m.

April

2: vs. Boston, 7 p,m,

4: vs. St. Louis, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

6: at N.Y Islanders, 6:30 p.m.

7: at New Jersey, 6 p.m.

9: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

12: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

13: vs. Columbus, 7 p.m.

15: at Pittsburgh, 6 p.m.

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