Predators Score 4 in 2nd Period to Beat Bruins

Nashville breaks open close game with offensive outburst in middle frame

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Nashville Predators scored four goals in the second period, including three straight, to break open a close game and go on to defeat the visiting Boston Bruins 6-3 on Thursday night. Filip Forsberg had a goal and two assists, while Matthew Wood scored twice for the Predators, who played without injured alternate captain Ryan O'Reilly.

Why it matters

The win snaps a recent three-game skid for the Predators, who have made several trades this week ahead of the NHL's trade deadline. The loss extends the Bruins' road losing streak to six games, though they have been strong at home recently.

The details

Nashville took a 1-0 lead in the first period on a goal by Nicolas Hague. The Predators then scored four times in the second period, including a short-handed goal by Matthew Wood and power play tallies from Haula and Forsberg, to take a 5-1 lead into the third. The Bruins tried to rally in the final period, with goals from Charlie McAvoy and Viktor Arvidsson, but an empty-net goal by Luke Evangelista sealed the win for Nashville.

  • The Predators scored four goals in the second period.
  • The Bruins' road losing streak reached six games.

The players

Filip Forsberg

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

Matthew Wood

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

Ryan O'Reilly

The alternate captain for the Nashville Predators who missed the game due to an upper-body injury.

Charlie McAvoy

A defenseman for the Boston Bruins who scored a goal in the third period.

Viktor Arvidsson

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

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What they’re saying

“We must have been a little too relaxed in the second period. That's a tough one to come back from against a good team like Nashville.”

— Charlie McAvoy, Defenseman, Boston Bruins (Boston Globe)

What’s next

The Predators will look to build on this win as they approach the NHL trade deadline on Friday. The Bruins will try to end their road losing streak when they visit another opponent in the coming days.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Predators' offensive firepower, as they were able to score four goals in the second period to pull away from the Bruins. However, the loss extends Boston's road struggles, an area they will need to improve as they push for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.