Islanders Edge Predators in Shootout at Bridgestone Arena
The New York Islanders secured a 4-3 victory against the Nashville Predators after trailing by three goals early in the match.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Hockey
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The New York Islanders defeated the Nashville Predators 4-3 in a shootout on October 27, 2026. Nashville overcame a 3-0 deficit to tie the game before eventually falling in the shootout round.
Why it matters
The comeback effort allowed Nashville to secure a point in the standings despite the final shootout loss. The team struggled to convert their chances in the deciding round, ending the game without a shootout goal.
The game ended 2-0 in the shootout round, with Nashville forward Ryan O'Reilly moving to 1-for-3 on his shootout attempts this season. The tying goal from O'Reilly came with 15:44 remaining in regulation.
The players
Filip Forsberg
He is a veteran forward for the Nashville Predators who recorded a goal and served a penalty in the overtime period.
Ryan O'Reilly
He is a center for the Nashville Predators who scored the game-tying goal in the third period.
Alex Kerfoot
He is a forward for the Nashville Predators who contributed a goal during the second period comeback effort.
Kyle Palmieri
He is a forward for the New York Islanders who successfully converted a shootout attempt.
Bo Horvat
He is the team captain and center for the New York Islanders who scored a goal during the shootout.
The details
Nashville players Filip Forsberg and Alex Kerfoot scored during the second period to fuel the comeback. The game remained tense into overtime, where Filip Forsberg served a two-minute tripping penalty starting 30 seconds into the extra frame.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: The New York Islanders defeated the Nashville Predators 4-3.
October 29, 2026: The Nashville Predators host the Washington Capitals.
Season Trajectory
This result affects the Nashville Predators' placement within the 2026-2027 NHL season standings as they continue their early-season schedule. The point gained from the overtime loss helps the team maintain ground as they prepare to host the Washington Capitals.
The shootout loss provides the Nashville Predators with one point toward their conference standings. Ryan O'Reilly remains 1-for-3 on shootout attempts, indicating limited success for the team in one-on-one scenarios this season.
The takeaway
Teams that overcome large deficits often show improved mental toughness even when falling short in a shootout. Fans should monitor how the Nashville Predators adjust their shootout roster for future games following this narrow loss.
What happens next
The Nashville Predators are scheduled to host the Washington Capitals on October 29, 2026.
Further reading
For more on the current team performance, see Hockey.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Tennessean.
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