Nashville Predators goaltender Juuse Saros was the hero in the team’s win over the Ottawa Senators with an incredible save.

OTTAWA -- Juuse Saros made 31 saves for the Nashville Predators in a 4-1 win against the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre on Monday. Saros made 12 saves in the third period, including a desperation glove save on Tim Stutzle at the edge of the crease to keep it 2-0 at 15:30 of the third period.

It's only three games, but the Nashville Predators have to be thrilled about Juuse Saros' start to the season.

The Ottawa Senators, who fell 4-1 to the Nashville Predators on Monday, played the final nine minutes of the third period without captain Brady Tkachuk.

Jonathan Marchessault tallied twice and the Nashville Predators defeated the Ottawa Senators by a 4-1 final on Monday afternoon at Canadian Tire Centre. The result sees the Preds collect two points in their first road game of the season with a 2-0-1 record to begin the campaign.

OTTAWA — Juuse Saros made 31 saves in a 3-1 victory for the Nashville Predators Monday afternoon, spoiling the Ottawa Senators' home opener. Ryan O’Reilly’s third-period goal held up as the winner.

Saros made 31 saves in Monday's 4-1 win over the Senators. The game was closer than the final score suggests, as Nashville potted two empty-net goals late, but Saros made sure his team was never in real danger of losing.

The Predators ' streak on home ice against Columbus dates to March 30, 2019. They are 44-6-4 in Music City against the Blue Jackets. Overall, they have 71 wins over Columbus, which ranks second only to Nashville’s 72 wins against Chicago for the most by the franchise against any opponent.

The Nashville Predators are entering the 2025-26 season trying to forget about last year. They can do that if they address some key areas.