Roman Josi's overtime goal helps push Predators past Maple Leafs; O’Reilly scores twice

First-year Nashville Predators coach Andrew Brunette didn’t spare change Saturday night before his team’s 3-2 overtime victory at Bridgestone Arena, which came courtesy of Roman Josi’s first goal of the season with 2 minutes, 46 seconds.

One constant remained, though: Ryan O’Reilly.

The 32-year-old center scored a pair of power-play goals to push his season total to four, tying him for the tam lead with Tommy Novak and Colton Sissons.

But things didn’t start out swiftly for the Predators.

Luke Evangelista had the Predators’ first shot on goal 1:45 into the game. Their second shot, this from Tyson Barrie, came almost seven minutes later.

The Maple Leafs (5-2-1), meanwhile, scored on their ninth shot, a power-play laser from William Nylander with 6:28 remaining in the first period.

O’Reilly’s power-play goal with 4:55 left in the first tied the score 1-1. It was his third goal of the season.

Mark Giordano’s first goal of the season put the Maple Leafs back ahead with 7:14 left in the second. O’Reilly’s second goal of the game tied the score 2-2 with 4:52 left in the period.

Liam Foudy, who was picked up from the waiver wire Oct. 20, saw his first action in a Predators uniform. Forward Philip Tomasino returned to the lineup after being a healthy scratch the previous three games. Gustav Nyquist skated on the top line with Filip Forsberg and O’Reilly, a place Juuso Parssinen had occupied before being moved to the fourth line.

Foudy played just 5 minutes, 25 seconds and Tomasino 7:55.

The Predators (4-4-0) are set to embark on a five-game road trip that will take them to Vancouver, Seattle, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg.

Their next home game is Nov. 11 against the Arizona Coyotes.

Follow along with our live updates from Bridgestone Arena:

Nashville Predators live score updates, highlights vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

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Ryan O'Reilly strikes again, ties it for Predators

Ryan O'Reilly's second power-play goal of the game and fourth goal of the season with 4:52 left in the second tied the score 2-2. Filip Forsberg and Luke Evangelista picked up assists on the score,

Mark Giordano pushes Maple Leafs ahead of Predators

Mark Giordano's goal with 7:14 remaining in the second period gave the Maple Leafs a 2-1 lead. It was his first goal of the season.

Ryan O’Reilly ties score 1-1 in first

Ryan O’Reilly’s power-play goal with 4:55 left in the first tied the score 1-1. It was his third goal of the season. Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg each picked up an assist.

William Nylander gives Toronto Maple Leafs 1-0 lead in first period

Luke Evangelista had the Predators’ first shot on goal 1:45 into the game. Their second shot, this from Tyson Barrie, came almost seven minutes later.

The Maple Leafs, meanwhile, scored on their ninth shot, a power-play laser from William Nylander with 6:28 remaining in the first period.

What channel is Predators vs. Maple Leafs today?

• TV channel: Bally Sports South, NHL Network nationally

• Stream: Bally Sports app, FUBO (free trial)

Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.

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Predators vs. Maple Leafs start time

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 28

• Time: 6 p.m. CT

The Predators face the Toronto Maple Leafs, with puck drop scheduled for 6 p.m. CT Saturday at Bridgestone Arena.

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Predators vs. Maple Leafs betting odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Saturday, Oct. 28

• Puck line: Maple Leafs -1.5 at +165; Predators +1.5 at -200

• Money line: Maple Leafs -145, Predators +120

• Total: 6 goals

Nashville Predators 2023-24 schedule

All games on Bally Sports South unless listed; All times Central

October

10: at Tampa Bay, 4:30 p.m., ESPN and ESPN+ — L 5-3

12: vs. Seattle, 7 p.m. — W 3-0

14: at Boston, 6 p.m. — L 3-2

17: vs. Edmonton, 7 p.m. — L 6-1

19: at N.Y. Rangers, 6 p.m. — W 4-1

21: vs. San Jose, 7 p.m. — W 5-1

24: vs. Vancouver, 8:15 p.m. — L 3-2 (3-4-0)

28: vs. Toronto, 6 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally)

31: at Vancouver, 9 p.m.

November

2: at Seattle, 9 p.m.

4: at Edmonton, 2 p.m., Bally Sports South and NHL Network (nationally)

7: at Calgary, 8 p.m.

9: at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

11: vs. Arizona, 7 p.m.

14: vs. Anaheim, 7 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

18: vs. Chicago, 1 p.m.

20: vs. Colorado, 7 p.m.

22: vs. Calgary, 8 p.m.

24: at St. Louis 2 p.m.

26: vs. Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

28: vs. Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

30: at Washington, 6 p.m.

December

2: vs. N.Y. Rangers, 3:30 p.m.

3: at Buffalo, 6 p.m.

5: at Chicago, 7:30 p.m.

7: vs. Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

9: at Toronto, 6 p.m.

10: at Montreal, 6 p.m.

12: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

15: at Carolina, 6 p.m., ESPN+ and Hulu

16: vs. Washington, 7 p.m.

19: vs. Vancouver, 7 p.m.

21: at Philadelphia, 6 p.m.

23: vs. Dallas, 2 p.m.

27: vs. Carolina, 7 p.m.

29: at Detroit, 6 p.m.

30: at Washington, 6 p.m.

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