GUSTAV NYQUIST NEWS

Goal against USA at 4 Nations Nyquist scored a goal in Sweden's 2-1 win over the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off on Monday.

Impact Nyquist was headed to the net and got his stick on a shot from the right boards. It was enough to change the direction of the puck and get it through Jake Oettinger in the first period. Nyquist has struggled this season, like almost all of the Predators, and he has just 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) in 53 games after establishing a career high with 75 points, including 52 assists, the year before. This best-on-best play could be the boost Nyquist needs to bring up his game for the rest of the season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sweden tops U.S. 2-1 in 4 Nations round robin. The Americans had already clinched a spot in final

Sweden rallied after falling behind just 35 seconds into the game and beat the United States 2-1 in the 4 Nations Face-Off round-robin finale

FEBRUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sweden and Finland renew their long-running, tense hockey rivalry at the 4 Nations Face-Off

The United States and Canada will renew their rivalry with each country’s best players on the ice for the NHL’s 4 Nations Face-Off

FEBRUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Linus Karlsson gets 1st NHL goal as Canucks beat Predators 3-1

Linus Karlsson scored his first NHL goal and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Nashville Predators 3-1

JANUARY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goals in back-to-back games Nyquist scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Ducks.

Impact Nyquist went 36 games without scoring on a goalie, but now he's done it in back-to-back contests. The winger tied the game at 1-1 in the first period and saw a season-high 22:24 of ice time since the Predators dressed 11 forwards and seven defensemen. Nyquist is up to 20 points, 61 shots on net and a minus-16 rating over 47 appearances.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mason McTavish has 2nd straight 2-goal game as Ducks snap Predators' 5-game winning streak, 5-2

Mason McTavish had two goals for the second straight game, Jansen Harkins and Trevor Zegras scored 62 seconds apart in the second period and the Anaheim Ducks beat Nashville 5-2 to...

JANUARY 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts puck past goalie Nyquist scored a power-play goal and went minus-2 in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Sharks.

Impact Nyquist broke a couple of lengthy slumps Thursday. He had gone 36 games without scoring on a goalie -- his last four goals were all empty-netters. This was also his first power-play point of the campaign after he had 24 of them last season. He struck at 3:58 of this contest with a tally past Yaroslav Askarov. Nyquist is up to eight goals, 19 points, 58 shots on net and a minus-18 rating through 46 appearances, so he'll still be tough to trust in fantasy. He has just two points during a five-game span in which the Predators have scored 27 times.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Forsberg and Stamkos help the Predators outlast the Blackhawks 3-2 in a shootout

Steven Stamkos scored in regulation and had Nashville’s third straight shootout goal in the Predators’ 3-2 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night

JANUARY 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records helper Tuesday Nyquist posted an assist in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Nyquist has earned a goal and four assists over his last six outings. The winger is showing a little more life on offense and continues to log time on Nashville's second line. For the season, he has 18 points, 53 shots on net and a minus-14 rating over 42 appearances. Nyquist doesn't add much outside of points, so he's not the strongest of depth options in most fantasy formats.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out assist in loss Nyquist notched an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Jets.

Impact Nyquist has picked up four points over his last four games, going plus-1 rating with 11 shots on net in that span. It's not enough to say he's back to being a top-six-level producer, but he's doing much better than he did for much of the first half of the campaign. He's at seven goals, 10 assists, 52 shots on net and a minus-15 rating over 40 appearances. If Nashville's offense remains unreliable, Nyquist is not the kind of player who can buck that trend.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ends goal drought with empty-netter Nyquist scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 3-0 win over the Canucks.

Impact Both of Nyquist's points Friday came on empty-net goals. Since the start of November, he has four goals and seven assists over 28 appearances, and all of those tallies have gone into empty nets. That makes his total of 16 points in 38 contests -- already a fairly poor mark for a top-six forward -- a bit misleading, as he hasn't scored against a goaltender since Oct. 28 versus the Lightning. After producing 23 goals and 75 points in the 2023-24 regular season, Nyquist may struggle to get to the 40-point mark this season.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Stamkos scores in 2nd period, Saros gets 4th shutout of season as Predators beat Canucks 3-0

Steven Stamkos scored late in the second period, Juuse Saros stopped 27 shots for his fourth shutout of the season, and the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-0

JANUARY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No goals in December Nyquist logged an assist and six shots on net in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Wild.

Impact Nyquist's goal drought is up to 18 games, 12 of which have been in December. He had four assists this month, but he also took just 16 shots on net -- a good chunk of them coming in Tuesday's loss. The 35-year-old winger has always been more of a playmaker, but this is a brutal slump. Nyquist is at 14 points, 47 shots on net and a minus-15 rating through 37 appearances. Despite his quiet offense, he remains in a second-line role and on the second power-play unit.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas scores twice and the Blues beat the Predators 7-4

Robert Thomas scored twice, Jordan Kyrou had a goal and an assist, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Nashville Predators 7-4

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Generates helper Thursday Nyquist notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins.

Impact Nyquist has two helpers over four contests since he missed a game due to an illness. He has just three assists over 13 games since his last goal. The 35-year-old winger is playing on the second line after the Predators shuffled their top six, with Ryan O'Reilly as his center and a rotating cast of wingers on the opposite side, most recently Zachary L'Heureux. Nyquist has just 12 points with 36 shots on net and a minus-14 rating over 32 appearances in 2024-25, so he's not a particularly strong player for fantasy purposes.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to return Nyquist (illness) is set to draw back into the Predators' lineup Thursday, according to Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact Nyquist missed Tuesday's 4-3 loss to Chicago because of the illness. He has six goals and 10 points in 28 outings in 2024-25. Nyquist is projected to play alongside Ryan O'Reilly, who is returning from a lower-body injury, and Colton Sissons.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Tuesday Nyquist (illness) won't play Tuesday versus the Flames.

Impact Nyquist will miss at least one game while under the weather. The 35-year-old's absence will be covered by Juuso Parssinen in Tuesday's contest. Nyquist has just 10 points through 28 contests this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Montembeault has shutout, Laine scores again as Canadiens beat Predators 3-0

Sam Montembeault stopped 29 shots and Patrik Laine scored his second goal in two games for the Canadiens to lead Montreal past the Nashville Predators 3-0

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Auston Matthews scores twice as Toronto downs Nashville 3-2

Auston Matthews scored twice early in the third period and the Toronto Maple Leafs erased an early deficit to win their third in a row, 3-2 over the Nashville Predators

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puts up helper Nyquist notched an assist and four shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Flyers.

Impact Nyquist has been inconsistent in November, going three games between each time he's gotten on the scoresheet. The 35-year-old remains part of the top six, but he has not been able to replicate his steady playmaking from 2023-24. He's at six goals, four assists, 28 shots on net and a minus-11 rating over 23 appearances, and he's yet to record a power-play point in 2024-25.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning play the Predators after Point's hat trick

The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Nashville Predators after Brayden Point recorded a hat trick in the Lightning's 5-4 loss to the Washington Capitals

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fills empty net Nyquist scored an empty-net goal in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Nyquist ended the threat of a Vancouver comeback with 21 seconds left in the game. The winger is up to six goals this season, but his last three tallies have been into empty nets. The good news is those goals mean the Predators are finding more wins, but the 35-year-old won't have sustainable offense if he can't get the better of a goalie now and then. Nyquist has nine points, 21 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 19 appearances.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Stamkos scores twice on power play in the Predators' 5-3 victory over the Canucks

Steven Stamkos scored two power-play goals to help the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-3 on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deposits empty-netter Nyquist scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over Utah.

Impact Nyquist snapped a three-game slump with his empty-netter. The 35-year-old has lost his place on the top line, swapping spots with Steven Stamkos earlier in the week, though the results continue to be mixed at best for the Predators. Nyquist is up to five goals, three assists, 17 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating over 15 appearances. Considering he's more of a playmaker, Nyquist's production is likely to be dependent on the efficiency of his teammates, though he can still chip in 20 goals on his own.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes late impact Nyquist scored a goal, added an assist, went plus-2 and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Nyquist's pair of points came on empty-netters -- he set up Filip Forsberg's freebie before scoring one of his own 33 seconds later. This was Nyquist's second multi-point effort of the campaign. After a slow start, the winger has four goals and three assists over his last seven outings to get his offense on track. That's all of his points through 11 appearances, and he's added 13 shots on net, eight blocked shots, six hits and a plus-1 rating while playing in the top six and on the second power-play unit.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE