Stamkos' 3-point game powers Predators to 4-1 win over Golden Knights

Nashville extends winning streak to 3 games behind Stamkos' big night

Mar. 22, 2026 at 4:49am

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Steven Stamkos scored two goals and added an assist to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-1 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights. Tyson Jost and Ryan O'Reilly also found the back of the net for the Predators, who have now won three games in a row. Goaltender Justus Annunen made a strong showing in net for Nashville.

Why it matters

The Predators' win over the Golden Knights extends their current hot streak and keeps them in the hunt for a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference. Stamkos' offensive outburst was a key factor in the victory, showcasing his ability to take over a game when his team needs it most.

The details

Stamkos opened the scoring with a power-play goal in the first period to give the Predators an early lead. He then added another goal and an assist later in the game to pace the Nashville offense. Jost and O'Reilly also found the back of the net for the Predators, who received a solid performance in goal from Annunen to secure the win.

  • The game was played on March 22, 2026.

The players

Steven Stamkos

A veteran forward for the Nashville Predators who had a dominant 3-point game to lead his team to victory.

Tyson Jost

A forward for the Nashville Predators who scored a goal in the team's win over the Golden Knights.

Ryan O'Reilly

A forward for the Nashville Predators who also found the back of the net in the team's 4-1 victory.

Justus Annunen

The goaltender for the Nashville Predators who made a strong showing in net to help secure the win.

Vegas Golden Knights

The opposing team that was defeated by the Nashville Predators in this game.

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What they’re saying

“Steven Stamkos really stepped up and led the way for us tonight. When he's playing like that, we're a tough team to beat.”

— John Hynes, Head Coach, Nashville Predators

What’s next

The Predators will look to extend their winning streak to four games when they host the Dallas Stars on March 24th.

The takeaway

Stamkos' dominant performance was a key factor in the Predators' victory, showcasing his ability to take over a game and lead his team to an important win as they push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.