Blankenburg Nets Overtime Winner for Predators

Nick Blankenburg emerged as the overtime hero for the Nashville Predators, scoring just 1:03 into the extra period to secure a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings, ending a seven-game overtime losing streak. Despite a 2-0 lead, the Predators allowed the Kings to tie the game in the third period with goals from Quinton Byfield and Alex Laferriere. Blankenburg, who recently joined the team, expressed gratitude for his chance to contribute and credited a mindset from 'Ted Lasso' for maintaining his confidence. Goaltender Justus Annunen recorded 22 saves in his first home start, helping Nashville improve to 10-17-7 on the season. The win also highlighted a strong performance from Predators captain Roman Josi, who assisted on Jonathan Marchessault's goal and returned from injury. The victory marks a positive shift in Nashville's recent form, as they have now earned points in three consecutive games (2-0-1).