Overview
- The Winnipeg Jets' 11-game winning streak, the longest in franchise history, was snapped by the Nashville Predators in a 2-1 loss on Thursday night.
- Nashville's Juuse Saros made 23 saves, including key stops late in the game, to help the Predators hold on for the win despite being outshot 37-28 overall.
- Filip Forsberg and Tommy Novak scored first-period goals for Nashville, with Novak's tally coming on the power play to secure the lead.
- Winnipeg's Neal Pionk scored the Jets' lone goal, but the team struggled on special teams, failing to convert on a 1:54 two-man advantage in the second period.
- The Jets, who lead the NHL standings, will aim to regroup as they prepare to host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday night.