Predators lose to Hurricanes 6-5; Vitali Pinchuk shines in debut
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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

The Nashville Predators dropped a tightly contested preseason matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes on September 24, finishing 6-5 at First Horizon Coliseum. Vitali Pinchuk, making his preseason debut, scored a goal and added an assist as the Predators built a 4-0 lead before the Hurricanes rallied for five unanswered goals, culminating in a victory with only three seconds left in the game. Pinchuk, who recently recovered from an upper body injury, has been competing for a spot on Nashville's roster. The Predators will face the Hurricanes again in a final preseason game on September 26.
- •Predators fall 6-5 to the Hurricanes in preseason game.
- •Vitali Pinchuk scores once and assists another in his debut.
- •Nashville had a 4-0 lead before the Hurricanes scored five straight.
- •Another preseason game against the Hurricanes is scheduled for September 26.
- •Nashville's final roster has to be submitted by September 29.
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Vitali Pinchuk impresses in wild Nashville Predators' preseason debut vs Hurricanes
"The Nashville Predators lost 6-5 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Sept. 24. Forward Vitali Pinchuk scored a goal and assist in his preseason debut.
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