RYAN O'REILLY NEWS

Notches power-play helper O'Reilly provided a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact O'Reilly's goal drought is up to 10 games, but he snapped his stretch of five contests without a point. The center helped out on Steven Stamkos' power-play marker at 12:17 of the second period. While he's started to falter on offense, O'Reilly continues to see steady first-line usage. He's at 11 points, 30 shots on net, 19 blocked shots and a minus-6 rating through 19 appearances.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Predators take losing streak into matchup with the Canucks

The Nashville Predators aim to end a three-game slide with a win against the Vancouver Canucks

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Frustration is mounting for the Predators, who are off to their worst start and last in the NHL

The Nashville Predators are last in the NHL and off to their worst start in franchise history a month into the season

NOVEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Adds assist with man advantage O'Reilly provided a power-play assist, blocked two shots and won 15 of 25 faceoffs in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Avalanche.

Impact O'Reilly entered Saturday with a 51.6 percent win rate on faceoffs, but he raised it to 52.5 percent with a strong showing at the dot. While his faceoff work has been worse than usual this year, he's still offering quality offense. He has three goals, six assists, 19 shots on net, 10 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 11 appearances, and three of his points have come on the power play. O'Reilly's two-way play makes him a virtual lock to stay on the top line throughout the campaign.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on power play O'Reilly scored a power-play goal on three shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Lightning.

Impact O'Reilly continues to offer steady offense from the top line. He's gotten on the scoresheet in seven of nine games so far, and two of his three goals have come on the power play. The center has a total of eight points, 17 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a minus-4 rating while averaging 20:53 of ice time.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Paul scores in OT, Lightning beat Predators 3-2 in Stamkos' return to Tampa

Nick Paul scored 3:22 into overtime and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Nashville Predators 3-2, spoiling the return of longtime captain Steven Stamkos

OCTOBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Provides helper Saturday O'Reilly logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact O'Reilly bounced back from a scoreless outing Friday by setting up Filip Forsberg on a second-period tally. The 33-year-old O'Reilly has been pretty consistent in a top-line role this year, earning two goals and five assists over eight contests. He's added 14 shots on net, eight blocked shots and a minus-3 rating, though he's been a little rough at the faceoff dot, fishing under 50 percent on draws in five straight outings.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Two points in Tuesday's win O'Reilly scored a power-play goal and added an even-strength assist in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Bruins.

Impact O'Reilly broke the deadlock for the Predators in the final minutes of the first period with his first power-play goal of the campaign, which also extended his goal streak to four contests. The veteran center later helped seal the win with an assist in Gustav Nyquist's third-period goal. O'Reilly has been one of Nashville's best players amid the team's woeful start to the season and has cracked the scoresheet in all but one of his six appearances.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Predators beat Bruins 4-0 for 1st victory of season

Juuse Saros made 33 saves and the Nashville Predators ended their season-opening five-game losing streak with a 4-0 victory over the Boston Bruins

OCTOBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deals assist Thursday O'Reilly recorded an assist in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact O'Reilly has had some quiet individual success so far, earning a goal, two assists, eight shots on net and five blocked shots over four games. He's also taken a minus-4 rating, as the Predators' defensive struggles have found him as well. The 33-year-old remains in a top-line role and on the first power-play unit, where he should be a consistent playmaker to complement Filip Forsberg's finishing skill.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal in loss O'Reilly scored a goal in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Stars.

Impact O'Reilly tallied with the extra attacker on the ice at 18:25 of the third period, but the Predators' comeback attempt fell short. Last season, O'Reilly had 26 goals and 43 assists in 82 regular-season contests, leading to his highest point total (69) since 2018-19. The 33-year-old is more of a playmaker typically, and he'll have strong fantasy value in formats that focus on offense and those that count faceoff wins.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas Stars score 4 goals in 5 shots to take down Predators 4-3 in both teams' season opener

Dallas scored three goals on consecutive shots in the second period to hold off the Nashville Predators 4-3 in the season opener for both teams

OCTOBER 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canucks try to clinch series win against the Predators

The Vancouver Canucks look to clinch the first round of the NHL Playoffs over the Nashville Predators in game six

MAY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Registers helper Sunday O'Reilly produced an assist and two shots on goal in Sunday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canucks in Game 4.

Impact O'Reilly got on the scoresheet for the first time since his Game 1 goal when he set up a Gustav Nyquist tally in the second period. The 33-year-old O'Reilly has added eight shots on net, three blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over four playoff contests. He remains in a top-line role, but the Predators will need more from him now that they're facing elimination.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nets power-play goal in loss O'Reilly scored a power-play goal and went minus-3 in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks in Game 1.

Impact O'Reilly's tally gave the Predators a 2-1 lead in the second period, but they couldn't hang onto it in the third. The 33-year-old center has two goals and five assists during his six-game point streak. O'Reilly won the Stanley Cup with the Blues in 2019 and should be able to provide leadership and offense from a first-line role, but the Predators face an uphill battle for making a deep playoff run.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Pockets two assists Forsberg registered two assists - including one on the power-play - in Sunday's 3-2 shootout win over the Devils.

Impact O'Reilly contributed two helpers on the only markers scored during regulation to help his team head to the extra frame and eventually win in the shootout. It was his second multi-point game in his past three and his 19th multi-point game of the season. The 33-year-old center now has 25 goals and 40 assists on the year and has surpassed his career point totals in all but one season played over his long NHL career.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes pair of helpers O'Reilly notched two assists, including one on the power play, and added two PIM in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Blues.

Impact O'Reilly has three multi-point efforts and seven scoreless outings over his last 10 contests. He helped out on the Predators' first two goals in this game. For the season, the veteran center has 63 points, his most in any of the last five campaigns. He's added 169 shots on net, 54 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating over 76 appearances in a top-line role.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in win O'Reilly notched a goal and two assists in a 5-4 overtime win over the Golden Knights on Tuesday.

Impact Down 4-1 to begin the third period, O'Reilly started the comeback for the Predators by scoring the first of three consecutive goals. He followed that up with primary assists on the final two goals, including the overtime winner by Roman Josi. O'Reilly now has five points in his last three games, producing one goal and four assists over that span. This is one of O'Reilly's strongest seasons as a point producer, as he has 61 in 72 games and may even surpass his career-high of 71 in Nashville's final 10 games.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Three-point effort in loss O'Reilly picked up a goal and two assists in a 4-3 overtime loss to Montreal on Tuesday.

Impact O'Reilly scored what he hoped would have been the game winner late in the third period but the scrappy Canadiens mounted a comeback that ended in an overtime loss for Nashville to end their eight-game winning streak. He also added two assists, four shots on net, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in 19:08 of ice time. The 33-year old center is riding a five game point streak scoring three goals and six assists during that span. This recent surge brings his season total to a respectable 54 points - 23 goals and 31 assists - in 63 games played.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs helper in win O'Reilly notched an assist and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

Impact O'Reilly was relatively quiet with three points during the Predators' five-game road trip. He doesn't have to score to make an impact, as he plays a strong two-way game and continues to be a positive at the faceoff dot. The center is up to 48 points, 137 shots on net, 44 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 59 appearances this season. O'Reilly has actually been a little better on the road with 26 of his points coming away from Bridgestone Arena, but he may get his offense back up when the Predators return home Tuesday to face the Senators.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up two points in win O'Reilly recorded a power-play assist and an empty-net goal in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Impact When the game was on the line at 2-1 for the Predators, Filip Forsberg scored a power-play goal in the third period on assists from Roman Josi and O'Reilly. Late in the game and with Jordan Binnington pulled for an extra skater, O'Reilly potted an empty netter on assists from Forsberg and Gustav Nyquist. On that goal, the 33-year old center reached the 20-goal marker - the eighth time he has reached that milestone. He also added two shots and a plus-1 rating in 19:40 TOI.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Nets power-play goal O'Reilly scored a power-play goal on five shots, blocked three shots and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Devils.

Impact O'Reilly struck at 4:04 of the first period for his second straight game with a goal. He's gotten back on track after entering the All-Star break with just two assists over six contests. The 33-year-old center is up to 19 tallies, 45 points (20 on the power play), 132 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 53 outings.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Two-point effort Saturday O'Reilly scored a goal on six shots, dished an assist, blocked three shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-4 overtime win over the Coyotes.

Impact O'Reilly opened the scoring in the first period and set up a Filip Forsberg tally in the third that tied the game at 4-4. Over the prior six games, O'Reilly had been limited to two helpers. He has six multi-point efforts since the start of January and is up to 18 goals, 26 helpers, 127 shots on net, 38 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating through 52 outings this season. O'Reilly should continue to thrive in a top-line role.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win O'Reilly tallied a goal and an assist in Thursday's 2-1 win over Los Angeles.

Impact O'Reilly opened the scoring in the second period, deflecting a Roman Josi shot past David Rittich on the power play, before adding an assist on Gustav Nyquist's tally later in the frame. The 32-year-old O'Reilly now has 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) in his last 12 contests. Overall, he's up to 18 goals and 42 points through 46 games with Nashville this season.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Three points in win O'Reilly scored a goal on five shots, added two assists and blocked two shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Stars.

Impact O'Reilly has 12 points over his last nine games as he continues a successful first campaign with Nashville. He's at 16 goals -- matching his total from last season -- with 22 assists, 102 shots on net, 30 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through 42 outings overall. There's no reason to think the 32-year-old center will slip from the top line any time soon.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE