Despite interest from his old Toronto Maple Leafs, Nashville Predators forward Ryan O'Reilly did not, in fact, have any desire for a potential reunion with his hometown team.

The Chicago Blackhawks visit the Nashville Predators after the Blackhawks beat the Utah Hockey Club 4-3 in overtime.

The NHL’s trade deadline came and went Friday afternoon with only one minor move made by the Predators. Nashville traded forward Mark Jankowski to Carolina for a fifth-round draft pick in 2026. In 123 games over three seasons with Nashville, Jankowski registered 36 points (18 goals, 18 assists).

According to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, the Maple Leafs were interested in acquiring Ryan O'Reilly from Nashville, but the veteran forward rejected the idea.

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

Vlasic gave the Blackhawks a 1-0 lead at 1:56 of the second period on a wrist shot from the point that deflected in off Predators forward Ryan O'Reilly.

The Maple Leafs acquired O'Reilly and Noel Acciari in February 2023 from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for several players and picks, including their first-rounder in 2023. O'Reilly and Acciari each helped the Maple Leafs win their first playoff round — against the Tampa Bay Lightning — since 2004.

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.

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.