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Anaheim Falls Short as Nashville Extends Win Streak to Six

The Anaheim Ducks hosted the Nashville Predators at Honda Center but could not hold off a strong offensive showing by the visitors, resulting in a 4-2 defeat on Wednesday.

Briar Keller· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

November 12, 20262 min read

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November 11, 2026

A Home Loss for the Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks found themselves unable to secure a home victory on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as they were defeated 4-2 by the Nashville Predators at Honda Center. Despite entering the contest with momentum, the Ducks could not maintain their early lead against a Nashville squad that continued its impressive run of success.

Early Exchange Sets the Tone

Anaheim started strong, taking the first period advantage thanks to a wrist shot goal by Cutter Gauthier in his 16th of the season. Mikael Granlund provided the assist on the play, giving the home team a 1-0 lead early in the contest. However, Nashville responded quickly within the same period.

Jayden Struble tied the game at 1-1 with a snap shot, his third goal of the year, assisted by Shane Wright.

Predators Take Control in the Middle Frame

The momentum shifted decisively in the second period when Nils Hoglander scored Nashville’s first goal of the frame. His unique "between the legs" finish marked his fourth goal of the season and put the visitors ahead 2-1. The assist was shared between Jayden Struble and Shane Wright, highlighting the collaborative effort that has defined Nashville’s recent performances.

Third Period Seals the Result

Nashville extended its lead early in the third period when Shane Wright scored his fourth goal of the season on a backhand shot. Assisted by Nils Hoglander and Roman Josi, this goal pushed the Predators ahead 3-1. The Ducks attempted to rally, with Mikael Granlund scoring his sixth goal via a slap shot, assisted by Beckett Sennecke and Drew Helleson, bringing the score to 3-2.

However, Nashville closed out the game decisively. Steven Stamkos added an 11th goal of the season on a wrist shot, with assists from Mavrik Bourque and Roman Josi, making it 4-2. The Predators’ defense held firm for the remainder of the game to secure the victory.

Records Update

With this result, the Nashville Predators improved their record to 10-4-5, earning 25 points. They continue to demonstrate consistency on the road. The Anaheim Ducks fell to 10-8-1, accumulating 21 points in the standings. The game drew an attendance of 17,174 at Honda Center.

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Briar Keller covers Saratoga high school and area college sports.

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