Justus Annunen develops into key player for Nashville Predators
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Justus Annunen, traded from the Colorado Avalanche to the Nashville Predators during the 2024-25 season, has emerged as a strong goaltender. After a difficult start in Nashville, he found success with career-high numbers in the 2025-26 season, including a 2.68 goals-against average and a.907 save percentage. His standout performance in the IIHF Men’s World Championship, where he secured a gold medal for Finland, highlights his growth. Annunen's development is a positive outcome for both him and the Predators.
- •Annunen had a career-high 28 appearances in the 2025-26 NHL season.
- •He achieved a shutout, stopping all 43 shots in a key game.
- •Annunen earned a gold medal with Finland at the 2026 IIHF Men’s World Championship.
- •His performance includes a 1.47 goals-against average in the championship.
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"Former Avalanche goalie Justus Annunen has gone from a trade piece in Colorado to a rising star in Nashville, forcing the hockey world to rethink what his ceiling truly is.
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