Saturday Night Live Skit Spurs Nashville Predators Social Media Response

Saturday Night Live featured an NHL-themed comedy sketch hosted by Miles Teller that humorously targeted the Nashville Predators' community outreach program. The skit, titled "NHL Cares," depicted players from the Predators, New York Rangers, and Los Angeles Kings filming a public service announcement, with Teller's character struggling to say lines involving the word "Predator," which carried unintended double meanings. The sketch highlighted Teller's character's discomfort with phrases like "I'm a Predator in my community," playing on the negative connotations of the word despite its usage as the team's name. The Nashville Predators acknowledged the sketch on social media with a playful response, asking, "Wait, is this f— play about us?" and promoted their charitable foundation. While some fans found the joke in poor taste, the team embraced the attention and used it as an opportunity to spotlight their community work. The segment garnered widespread attention and sparked diverse reactions regarding the humor and sensitivity of the joke.