Predators Edge Kings in Overtime Thriller

Nick Blankenburg's first career overtime goal secures a 3-2 victory for Nashville after Los Angeles erases a two-goal deficit.

Nashville defenseman Nick Blankenburg scored the game-winning goal 1:03 into overtime, marking his first career overtime goal and first with the Predators.
The Predators had built a 2-0 lead with goals from Zachary L'Heureux and Jonathan Marchessault, but the Kings rallied with third-period goals by Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere to force overtime.
Nashville's Roman Josi returned from a four-game injury absence and contributed an assist on Marchessault's goal, showcasing his offensive impact.
Los Angeles, playing the sixth game of a seven-game road trip, extended its streak of power-play struggles, going 0-for-1 and remaining scoreless in man-advantage situations over the last six games.
The Predators snapped a seven-game overtime losing streak, with goalie Justus Annunen earning his second win in three appearances since being acquired in a trade from Colorado.