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Predators’ Veteran Core Continues to Carry Nashville’s Offense

The Predators' continue to be led by their veteran core of Stamkos, Forsberg, Josi, and O'Reilly, all with 15+ Points…

By Aidan Sutton · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:43 AM

Key Things to Know

Nashville's veteran core of Stamkos, Josi, O'Reilly, and Forsberg is heavily driving the team's offense.
The four veteran leaders have combined for more points than the Predators' other 25 skaters combined.
A major scoring drop follows the veterans, with Adam Edstrom ranking fifth on the team with seven points.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Fifteen games into the season, the Nashville Predators' veteran core is driving the team's offense, helping them to a 6-4-5 record. Steven Stamkos, Roman Josi, Ryan O'Reilly, and Filip Forsberg have each tallied at least 15 points. Together, these four skaters have combined for more points than the other 25 players to appear for Nashville this season.

A significant scoring gap exists on the roster, with Adam Edstrom sitting fifth on the team with just seven points. Head coach Andrew Brunette continues to adjust lower-line combinations, pairing experienced leaders with younger additions such as Shane Wright and Nils Hoglander to generate balanced secondary production.

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