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The Nashville Predators defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 in their latest preseason game, with Matthew Wood scoring twice and Roman Josi adding two assists. Despite injuries to Dominic James and Yanni Gourde, the team remains focused on their upcoming matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes.

This episode breaks down the key performances from Wood and Josi, analyzes the impact of the injuries on the lineup, and discusses the strategic adjustments needed for the game against Carolina. We also touch on the integration of players like Mavrik Bourque and the potential contributions of Jonathan Marchessault.

Listeners will get a detailed look at the Predators' current standing, tactical insights on neutral-zone play, and predictions for the upcoming game.

In this episode: Matchup Storylines & Tampa Recap · Key Players & Injury Impact · Keys to Game & Prediction.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nhl/nsh/2026-09-23/transcript.html

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