Smith, Arvidsson score as Predators beat Hurricanes 2-1
Craig Smith had a power-play goal as the Nashville Predators scored twice in the first period Thursday night and held off the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in the season opener for both.
National Hockey League
FINAL
Carolina Hurricanes
1
Nashville Predators
2
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| NSH | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Chicago Blackhawks | W 9-2 | NHL |
| 11/5/26 | @ New York Islanders | W 5-3 | NHL |
| 11/3/26 | @ Nashville Predators | L 1-4 | NHL |
| 11/1/26 | vs Winnipeg Jets | W 7-0 | NHL |
| 10/29/26 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | W 3-2 | NHL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Missed 19:19 1-2
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Goal 18:20 1-2
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Missed 12:36 0-2
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Penalty 11:22
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Missed 9:08 0-2
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Missed 9:00 0-2
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Missed 7:32 0-2
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Penalty 4:39
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Missed 4:07 0-2
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Missed 2:56 0-2
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Penalty 1:53
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Missed 1:45 0-2
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Missed 15:14 0-2
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Missed 13:29 0-2
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Missed 12:16 0-2
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Missed 10:48 0-2
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Penalty 7:52
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Missed 7:47 0-2
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Missed 6:48 0-2
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Missed 6:32 0-2
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Missed 3:33 0-2
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Missed 2:16 0-2
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Missed 17:45 0-2
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Penalty 17:27
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Goal 17:03 0-2
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Missed 13:22 0-1
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Missed 11:25 0-1
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Missed 10:16 0-1
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Missed 8:42 0-1
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Missed 7:17 0-1
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Goal 2:23 0-1
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Penalty 0:57
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End of Game 20:00 1-2
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Period End 20:00 1-2
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Giveaway 19:22 1-2
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Missed 19:19 1-2
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Giveaway 19:17 1-2
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Blocked 18:54 1-2
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Face Off 18:20 1-2
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Goal 18:20 1-2
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Face Off 17:57 0-2
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Stoppage 17:57 0-2
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Shot 17:13 0-2
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Hit 16:42 0-2
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Hit 16:32 0-2
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Hit 16:11 0-2
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Shot 15:47 0-2
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Shot 15:41 0-2
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Blocked 15:20 0-2
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Face Off 14:15 0-2
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Stoppage 14:15 0-2
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Face Off 13:30 0-2
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Stoppage 13:30 0-2
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Missed 12:36 0-2
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Face Off 12:27 0-2
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Stoppage 12:27 0-2
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Shot 12:26 0-2
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Face Off 11:22 0-2
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Stoppage 11:22 0-2
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Penalty 11:22
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Hit 10:17 0-2
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Takeaway 9:48 0-2
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Missed 9:08 0-2
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Shot 9:04 0-2
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Missed 9:00 0-2
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Face Off 8:31 0-2
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Stoppage 8:31 0-2
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Shot 8:30 0-2
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Hit 8:21 0-2
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Giveaway 8:04 0-2
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Face Off 7:57 0-2
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Stoppage 7:57 0-2
Showing the last 40 of 252 events.
Team Stats
CAR
NSH
9
Blocked Shots
12
11
Hits
15
5
Takeaways
5
26
Shots
25
0
Power Play Goals
1
3
Power Play Opportunities
3
0.0
Power Play Percentage
33.3
0
Short Handed Goals
0
0
Shootout Goals
0
33
Faceoffs Won
18
0.0
Faceoff Win Percent
0.0
6
Giveaways
9
3
Total Penalties
3
6
Penalty Minutes
6
Head to Head
NSH leads series 1-0
Injuries
Nashville Predators
- Jonathan Marchessault Out
Carolina Hurricanes
- William Carrier Day-To-Day
- Jordan Staal Injured Reserve
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