Predators top players account for all the goals; McGing first NHL goal overshadowed by poor performance; Fabbri strong debut

After staggering to a 6-12-4 start, the Nashville Predators have worked their way back toward the Western Conference playoff race. They finally gained confidence while winning five of their last seven games.

Reid Schaefer, Brady Skjei, and Ryan O'Reilly all played a key role in the Predators' 4-3 shootout win over the Avalanche on Dec. 9.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche NHL game from December 9, 2025 on ESPN.

Nathan MacKinnon had two assists in his 900th NHL game for the Avalanche (21-2-7), who have earned a point in 20 of their past 21 games (16-1-4). Scott Wedgewood made 26 saves in his return to the lineup after he missed the previous three games because of a back injury.

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O'Reilly's shootout heroics sealed a stunning upset as the Predators shocked the league-leading Avalanche. Saros stood tall in a thrilling, back-and-forth battle.

Explore the rise and controversy of NBC’s To Catch a Predator through the 2025 documentary Predators, which reveals the ethical dilemmas, unseen footage, and long-term fallout of the show’s sting operations.