Predators top Hurricanes 4-1 as Kochetkov suffers first loss

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Predators top Hurricanes 4-1 as Kochetkov suffers first loss
Summary

The Nashville Predators defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 4-1 on November 3, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. Juuse Saros shined for Nashville, making 29 saves, while Carolina’s Pyotr Kochetkov, despite a strong start, ended with 16 saves. Nashville took the lead late in the first period with a goal from Nick Perbix, followed by a second goal from Roman Josi. Carolina's Jackson Blake answered back with a goal, but Nashville responded with two more, including a final empty-net score from Ross Colton. Carolina's record now stands at 12-3-2, and they will face the New York Islanders next.

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  • •Nashville scored first with Perbix's goal late in the first period.
  • •Roman Josi extended Nashville's lead with a second goal.
  • •Jackson Blake brought Carolina within one with a middle-period goal.
  • •Adam Edstrom scored for Nashville, followed by a late empty-net goal by Colton.
  • •Carolina will next face the Islanders on November 5.
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  • 5:34 AMYahoo Sports — Kochetkov suffers first loss as Predators down Hurricanes 4-1
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As tends to happen when the opponent is Nashville, the Canes got Saros’d

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