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Despite giving up a goal in the opening minutes of play, the Nashville Predators notched three consecutive goals and held on down the stretch for a 3-2 win over the Dallas Stars Sunday night at American Airlines Center. More >

The Nashville Predators blow into the “windy city” of Chicago tonight to face the Blackhawks, who have “payback” on their minds, after Nashville’s “thumping” of them last Saturday night in the Music City. More >

The Predators were somewhat shocked that they were able to pick Brandon Yip off waivers on Thursday. They had coveted the forward and his two-way tendencies for some time. More >

Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has assigned rookie goaltender Anders Lindback (AHN-dehrs LIND-bahck) and defenseman Jonathon Blum to Milwaukee (AHL) and recalled goaltender Jeremy Smith from the Admirals. More >

Nashville Predators President of Hockey Operations/General Manager David Poile announced today that the club has recalled forward Gabriel Bourque (gah-BREE-ehl BOHRK) from Milwaukee (AHL). This is the Rimouski, Que., native’s first career recall – he has yet to appear in an NHL game. More >

Predators forward Jordin Tootoo figures he’ll have a disciplinary hearing after crashing into Ryan Miller in the Buffalo Sabres’ goalie first game back from a concussion.

But he said he didn’t intend to charge Miller.

During the second-period play Saturday night, Tootoo skated toward the net and lost the puck a few feet before he reached the goalmouth. When he approached Miller, it appeared he was pushed by Buffalo defenseman Christian Ehrhoff. Tootoo then slammed into Miller and knocked the goalie backward.

The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed several new bouts for UFC on FX 1 (UFC Fight Night 26) taking place Friday, Jan. 20, 2012, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. The event will mark the promotion’s first live fight card on FX, which is part of the UFC’s new seven year deal with FOX. More >