Nashville Predators fall 3-2 to Minnesota Wild in a controversial overtime loss that has the hockey world debating NHL rulebook interpretations. A disputed goal call overshadowed Steven Stamkos's dramatic game-tying score with just 0.3 seconds remaining in regulation. Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down the contentious overtime decision where a goal was awarded despite the net being dislodged and questionable puck trajectory. The discussion covers Stamkos ending his nine-game pointless streak, the Predators' special teams collapse without injured Cole Smith, and how the compressed schedule is impacting Nashville's veteran-heavy roster. Matthew Wood's four-game point streak and emerging young talent like Ozzy Weisblatt provide bright spots amid frustration. Michael McCarron's post-game reaction captures the team's disbelief at the final call. Hear the complete breakdown of this heartbreaking loss and discover why Nashville's young players might be the key to finding hockey joy this season. 0:00 Intro 1:09 Controversial overtime ending and NHL rules 4:50 Geometry and imminent scoring opportunity debate 7:21 Comparing similar goal situations across games 10:05 Michael McCarron's post-game reaction and frustration 12:14 Insider reactions to the controversial call 15:18 Steven Stamkos breaks nine-game pointless streak 19:50 Special teams struggles without Cole Smith 23:18 Fatigue and penalties from compressed schedule 28:29 Matthew Wood's four-game point streak continues 33:50 Finding hockey joy in young players Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOPredators?sid=YouTube Locked On NHL League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Prospects & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNHL Follow us on Social Media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lockedonpredators/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LockedOnPredators Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/LO_Predators Emma's Twitter: https://twitter.com/emma_lingan Ann's Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnK_MamaOnIce Join our Locked On Predators Insider Program! https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonpredators #NashvillePredators #NHL #Preds Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Rugiet Ready to level up your confidence ? Head to https://rugiet.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNHL for 15% off your first order. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. Monarch Take control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year. FanDuel Download the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
