MAY 23, 2021 • TENNESSEAN.COM
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Luke Kunin is only the fifth Predator to score in first minute of a Stanley Cup Playoff game Luke Kunin gave the Predators a 1-0 lead with a goal 57 seconds into Sunday's Game 4 playoff game.
Recent champs Capitals, St. Louis on brink of elimination
Three years since winning the Stanley Cup, the Washington Capitals find themselves on the brink of their third consecutive first-round playoff lossMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Here’s what the NHL fined the Canes’ Jordan Staal for tripping Preds’ Luke Kunin The Hurricanes’ captain’s fine is the maximum allowed under the league’s collective bargaining agreement.
MAY 22, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
NHL fines Carolina forward Jordan Staal $5,000 for tripping
Carolina forward Jordan Staal has been fined $5,000 for what the NHL called a dangerous trip on Nashville’s Luke KuninMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nashville hosts Carolina after Kunin's 2-goal game
Nashville hosts the Carolina Hurricanes after Luke Kunin scored two goals in the Predators' 3-1 win over the HurricanesMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Predators down Hurricanes 3-1 to clinch playoff berth
Luke Kunin scored twice and Juuse Saros made 21 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, securing the Central Division’s fourth and fina...MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Panthers rally past Predators 7-4, clinch playoff spot
Jonathan Huberdeau had two goals and three assists and the Florida Panthers rallied for a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators to clinch a playoff berthAPRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Preds top fading Chicago 3-1, tighten hold on 4th in Central
Juuse Saros made 29 saves, Luke Kunin scored for the third straight game and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hagel scores in OT as Blackhawks beat Predators 5-4
Brandon Hagel scored 3:00 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied to beat the Nashville Predators 5-4APRIL 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kunin, Jarnkrok lead Predators to 5-2 win over Blackhawks
Luke Kunin and Calle Jarnkrok each scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 5-2 victory over the Chicago BlackhawksAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Bay visits Nashville following shutout win
Tampa Bay visits Nashville after the Lightning shut out Nashville 3-0APRIL 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Red Wings Botch Line Change Leading To Luke Kunin Scoring
APRIL 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Predators beat Red Wings 3-2, improve to 4-0 in shootouts
Ryan Johansen and Roman Josi scored in the shootout to lift the Nashville Predators over the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday nightAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luke Kunin Suffers Gruesome Ear Injury After Taking Shot From Teammate Matt Benning
APRIL 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Michael Rasmussen Hits Head Off Glass After Hit From Luke Kunin
APRIL 7, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Injured in Tuesday's win Kunin (undisclosed) left Tuesday's 3-2 shootout win over the Red Wings with an injury, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.
Impact Kunin scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in 15:18 of ice time prior to his injury. Head coach John Hynes didn't have an update on the 23-year-old forward after the contest -- more information is expected to be available Wednesday.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saros' 41-save shutout leads Predators over Blackhawks 3-0
Juuse Saros made 41 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a 3-0 victory over the Chicago BlackhawksAPRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tolvanen's OT goal gives Predators a 3-2 victory over Stars
Eeli Tolvanen scored at 1:29 of overtime to give the Nashville Predators a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday nightMARCH 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records helper Tuesday Kunin produced an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Stars.
Impact Kunin has four assists in his last three games since he joined a line with Mikael Granlund and Calle Jarnkrok. The Predators' new second line played a part in both of their goals Tuesday. Through 20 contests overall, Kunin has nine points, 41 hits, 37 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Registers assist Kunin produced an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Blackhawks.
Impact Kunin has been a spark plug on the Predators' second line since he returned from a lower-body injury that cost him 13 games. The 23-year-old has picked up three helpers in the last two contests. He was struggling prior to the injury -- the Missouri native has eight points, 34 shots on net, 38 hits and a minus-1 rating through 19 outings overall.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Predators beat Blackhawks 3-1 for 4th straight win
Mikael Grunland, Rocco Grimaldi and Ryan Johansen scored, and the Nashville Predators beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 for their fourth consecutive winMARCH 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dishes two apples Kunin provided two assists and three shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over Chicago. He also tied for the team lead with five hits.
Impact Kunin had the lone assist on goals by Rocco Grimaldi and Mikael Granlund in the second and third period, respectively, creating offensive-zone turnovers on both. It was the first multi-point game of the season for the 23-year-old, who has just two goals and five assists through 18 games.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Kunin (lower body) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
Impact Kunin will play in Saturday's game versus the Blackhawks after missing the last 13 contests. The 23-year-old has modest offensive upside, producing five points through the first 17 games.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Predators add captain Roman Josi to injured reserve list
The Nashville Predators’ injury bug now has hit captain Roman Josi who is week to week with an upper body injuryMARCH 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Predators center Matt Duchene put on IR, out 3-5 weeks
The Nashville Predators have placed Matt Duchene on injured reserve with a lower-body injury that is expected to sideline the veteran center for three to five weeksMARCH 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
