Nashville Predators Defeat LA Kings 5-4 in Ninth-Round Shootout

The Los Angeles Kings and Nashville Predators faced off in a highly competitive game that extended to overtime and was ultimately decided in a shootout, marking the fourth consecutive game for the Kings going beyond regulation. The Predators secured a 5-4 victory, with Ozzy Wiesblatt scoring the decisive shootout goal in the ninth round, his first career shootout goal, despite the Kings outshooting Nashville 40-25 in regulation and overtime. Ryan O'Reilly was a standout for Nashville with two goals and an assist, while Juuse Saros made 36 saves, and the Predators overcame the absence of captain Roman Josi due to injury. For the Kings, Corey Perry, who recently joined the team, scored his first goal and contributed to the offense alongside Adrian Kempe and Trevor Moore, with Darcy Kuemper making 21 saves. Both teams have experienced early-season challenges, with the Kings showing resilience through recent overtime wins and the Predators working to improve their offense after a scoring drought. This matchup continued the long-standing rivalry between the teams, with the Predators holding a historical edge and both squads eager to capitalize on their strengths for standings and pride.