Predators Halt Six-Game Skid, Defeat Sabres 6-4

The Nashville Predators ended a six-game losing streak with a 6-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night, thanks to two goals each from Brady Skjei and Filip Forsberg, along with contributions from Jonathan Marchessault and Tommy Novak. Ryan O’Reilly recorded a career-high four assists, and Justus Annunen made 25 saves for Nashville. The Sabres, who had been on a season-best four-game winning streak, struggled despite goals from Alex Tuch, Bowen Byram, and Rasmus Dahlin. Nashville initially led 2-0, but the Sabres fought back to tie the game before the Predators regained the lead late in the second period. A potential game-tying goal from Buffalo was disallowed after a successful offside challenge by Nashville. Both teams will resume play after the 4 Nations Face-Off on February 22, facing the New York Rangers and Colorado Avalanche, respectively.