Nashville Predators suffer a crushing 6-3 defeat to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Is this the breaking point that forces organizational change?

Ann Kimmel and Emma Lingan break down the Predators' latest disaster, examining why a team ranking second in offensive zone time remains the NHL's worst scoring squad. The discussion tackles the inevitable coaching change conversation around Andrew Brunette, provides nuanced analysis of GM Barry Trotz's accountability, and explores whether this season differs meaningfully from last year's struggles. Matthew Wood's historic hat trick—becoming the youngest Predator ever to achieve the feat—offers the lone bright spot in an otherwise devastating loss. The hosts debate what must happen when Nashville returns from the Global Series in Sweden, emphasizing that doing nothing is no longer an option for Filip Forsberg, Steven Stamkos, and a fanbase demanding answers.

Discover why this loss represents a tipping point for the Predators franchise and what changes must come next.

0:00 Intro

3:00 One word recap: brutal loss

6:45 Clean kitchen during disaster game

9:15 Identical twins: this season vs last

13:30 Coaching change inevitable after Sweden trip

18:50 Something must happen for players

21:45 Roster construction won't fix itself

25:30 Firing coach is statement move needed

29:10 Matthew Wood's hat trick bright spot

34:00 Young players ready to step up

39:00 Not asking players for repeat season

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