The New Jersey Devils are currently facing a difficult conundrum. Superstar center Jack Hughes is set to miss an undetermined amount of time following a recent

The New Jersey Devils aren't waiving the white flag on their season despite Jack Hughes' season-ending injury.The Devils, who already acquired Brian Dumoulin to bolster the blue line, are now interested in Nashville Predators center Ryan O'Reilly,

The Nashville Predators host the Seattle Kraken after Ryan O'Reilly's two-goal game against the Boston Bruins in the Predators' 6-3 win.

But one year and one day after investing in Novak as part of the future, the Preds said goodbye, trading him to Pittsburgh along with defenseman Luke Schenn on Wednesday as part of a deal that brought forward Michael Bunting and a 2026 fourth-round pick to Nashville.

The Predators lost both games in New York over the weekend, a 7-4 loss to the Islanders and a 4-0 loss to the Rangers. Nashville (21-32-7, 49 points) remains in seventh place in the Central Division, four points ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks.

The Predators could trade Ryan O'Reilly before Friday's deadline but Barry Trotz would need a specific return.

The Nashville Predators (22-32-7, 51 points) host the Seattle Kraken (26, 32-4, 56 points) Thursday at Bridgestone Arena.

The Predators are coming off a 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins, fueled by three-point performances by Ryan O'Reilly and Steven Stamkos. Nashville (22-32-7, 51 points) is in seventh place in the Central Division, five points ahead of the Chicago Blackhawks.

Ryan O’Reilly and the Nashville Predators play the New York Islanders on Saturday at 12:30 PM ET, at UBS Arena. Fancy a wager on O’Reilly in the Predators-Islanders matchup? Use our stats and information to help you.