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Predators score 5 in the 3rd period to end a 3-game slide with 6-3 win over Red Wings

Predators score 5 in the 3rd period to end a 3-game slide with 6-3 win over Red Wings | iNFOnews.ca
Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting, right, redirects a shot for a goal on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Cam Talbot (39) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

DETROIT (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly and Erik Haula scored 28 seconds apart with less than six minutes remaining as Nashville snapped a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night.

Michael Bunting scored his 100th career goal and added an assist for the Predators, who had gone 2-9-2 over their previous 13 games. O’Reilly also contributed two assists, while Haula, Nick Blankenburg and Steven Stamkos each had a goal and an assist.

Roman Josi scored Nashville’s other goal and Justus Annunen stopped 28 shots for his first victory in five decisions this season.

The Predators trailed 2-1 entering the third period.

Alex DeBrincat scored his eighth goal in the last eight games on a power play for Detroit. James van Riemsdyk and Ben Chiarot also scored for the Red Wings. J.T. Compher added an assist in his 600th career game.

Cam Talbot made 22 saves.

The Predators took a 3-2 early in the third period when Blankenburg and Josi scored 15 seconds apart. Chiarot tied it less than a minute later.

O’Reilly scored on a rebound with 5:46 remaining to put the Predators back in front and Haula made it 5-3.

The Predators have been outscored 15-3 during their current three-game losing streak.

Up next

Predators: Visit Chicago on Friday.

Red Wings: Host Tampa Bay on Friday.

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AP NHL: https://www.apnews.com/hub/NHL

Predators score 5 in the 3rd period to end a 3-game slide with 6-3 win over Red Wings | iNFOnews.ca
Detroit Red Wings left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) scores on Nashville Predators goaltender Justus Annunen (29) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Predators score 5 in the 3rd period to end a 3-game slide with 6-3 win over Red Wings | iNFOnews.ca
Detroit Red Wings right wing Alex Debrincat, right, celebrates his goal with Patrick Kane (88) against the Nashville Predators in the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Predators score 5 in the 3rd period to end a 3-game slide with 6-3 win over Red Wings | iNFOnews.ca
Detroit Red Wings left wing James van Riemsdyk (21) takes the puck from Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Predators score 5 in the 3rd period to end a 3-game slide with 6-3 win over Red Wings | iNFOnews.ca
Nashville Predators left wing Michael Bunting (58) celebrates his goal against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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