Forsberg's 3-point game, Wood's 2 goals lead Predators past Bruins 6-3

Nashville snaps 3-game losing streak with victory over Boston

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Matthew Wood scored twice and Filip Forsberg had a goal and two assists as the Nashville Predators defeated the Boston Bruins 6-3 on Thursday night. Nicolas Hague, Erik Haula, and Luke Evangelista also scored for the Predators, who snapped a 3-game losing streak. Juuse Saros made 20 saves for Nashville. Charlie McAvoy and Viktor Arvidsson each had a goal and an assist for the Bruins, who have lost 2 of their last 3 games.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Predators' playoff hopes alive as they trail the Seattle Kraken by 3 points for the second wild card spot in the Western Conference. The loss is a setback for the Bruins, who are just 1 point ahead of the Columbus Blue Jackets for the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Nashville jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first and second periods with goals from Nicolas Hague and Matthew Wood. Boston cut the deficit to 2-1 with a power play goal from Morgan Geekie, but the Predators responded with goals from Erik Haula and Filip Forsberg to make it 4-1. Wood added his second goal of the game late in the second period. Charlie McAvoy and Viktor Arvidsson scored in the third period for Boston before Luke Evangelista sealed the win with an empty-net goal for Nashville.

  • The game was played on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
  • Nashville snapped a 3-game losing streak with the win.
  • Boston has lost 2 of their last 3 games.

The players

Matthew Wood

A forward for the Nashville Predators who scored two goals in the game.

Filip Forsberg

A forward for the Nashville Predators who had a goal and two assists.

Juuse Saros

The goaltender for the Nashville Predators who made 20 saves.

Charlie McAvoy

A defenseman for the Boston Bruins who had a goal and an assist.

Viktor Arvidsson

A forward for the Boston Bruins who had a goal and an assist.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This game was an important win for the Predators as they continue to fight for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. The Bruins' loss is a setback in their quest to secure a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference, highlighting the tight race for the postseason in the NHL.