Juuse Saros benched, Nashville Predators winning streak ends with loss to Minnesota Wild in John Hynes' return

The Nashville Predators' six-game winning streak came to a crashing halt on Thursday.

Connor Dewar scored his first career hat trick, leading the Minnesota Wild to a 6-1 win over the Preds at Bridgestone Arena in John Hynes' return to Nashville.

Minnesota jumped on Nashville quickly, with a Dewar goal less than five minutes into the game. After a Jake Middleton goal and an unsuccessful challenge, Kirill Kaprizov scored on the power play to give the Wild a 3-0 lead.

Juuse Saros was pulled early in the second period after Pat Maroon's goal to make it 4-0. Saros saved 11 of 15 shots in 21:43 of game action.

Dewar again scored in the second period to give the Wild a 5-0 lead. Juuso Parssinen scored early in the third period to get Nashville on the board, and Dewar completed his hat trick with a goal 9:47 into the third period.

Hynes is now 2-0 with the Wild after becoming the team's coach on Monday. The Predators honored Hynes' tenure with a tribute video during a timeout.

Recap the Predators' ugly loss below:

Nashville Predators live score updates, highlights vs. Minnesota Wild

Wild's Connor Dewar gets his hat trick

Connor Dewar again moves in front of the Predators net and gets a free look. He eventually gets blasted by a Predators skater, but not before the puck bounces off of Dewar's skate and into the net. That's three goals for Dewar tonight.

Officials did review the goal for a distinct kicking motion, but it's a good goal.

Wild 6, Predators 1 at 9:47 of the third period

Juuso Parssinen gets Predators on the board

Juuso Parssinen tips a Ryan McDonagh shot through Filip Gustavsson for a Predators goal. Parssinen's fourth goal of the season.

Wild 5, Predators 1 at 2:37 of the third period

Minnesota continues to pour it on with Connor Dewar's second goal

Connor Dewar's second goal of the night (on a 2-on-0 breakout) makes it 5-0 Wild in a rough end to the six-game Predators winning streak.

Wild 5, Predators 0 at 11:12 of the second period

Juuse Saros sits after Wild go up 4-0 early in second period

It is not Juuse Saros' night.

Pat Maroon tips a shot down and in the net past a scrambling Saros, who has not looked comfortable all night. Saros has allowed four goals on 15 shots. In comes Kevin Lankinen in relief.

Wild 4, Predators 0 at 1:43 of the second period

Wild cash in on power play after failed challenge

The Wild cash in on the power play after the failed challenge, with Kirill Kaprizov scoring his seventh goal of the season through Saros' legs. Tough period for Saros.

Predators have a tall task to extend their winning streak to seven games.

Wild 3, Predators 0 at 14:32 of the first period

Wild double lead on Jake Middleton goal; challenge for offside unsuccessful

Jake Middleton beats Juuse Saros glove side for his fourth goal of the season.

The Predators challenged for offside, but the challenge was unsuccessful. Close play at the blue line. Minnesota to the power play.

Wild 2, Predators 0 at 14:01 of the first period

Wild on the board early in first period

Minnesota gets on the board first, shortly after a Predators power play.

Connor Dewar gets the goal after a few hacks by the Wild on a rebound on a 3-on-2 rush. Predators were always outnumbered in and around Saros' net.

Wild 1, Predators 0 at 6:08 of the first period

Juuse Saros in goal; Predators pregame lines and defensive pairings

Predators will have 11 forwards and seven defensemen active tonight, a trend throughout this six-game winning streak. Liam Foudy is a healthy scratch.

What channel is Predators vs. Wild 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. Wild start time

• Date: Thursday, Nov. 30

• Time: 7 p.m. CT

The Predators face the Minnesota Wild, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. CT Thursday at Bridgestone Arena.

Predators vs. Wild betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Thursday, Nov. 30

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

• Over/under: 6 goals

• Money line: Predators -125, Wild +105

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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) (11-10-0)

30: vs. Minnesota, 7 p.m.

December

2: vs. N.Y. Rangers, 3:30 p.m.

3: at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

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

7: vs. Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

9: at Toronto, 6 p.m.

10: at Montreal, 6 p.m.

12: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

15: at Carolina, 6 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

16: vs. Washington, 7 p.m.

19: vs. Vancouver, 7 p.m.

21: at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

23: vs. Dallas, 2 p.m.

27: vs. Carolina, 7 p.m.

29: at Detroit, 6 p.m.

30: at Washington, 6 p.m.

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