Ryan O’Reilly scores in shootout as Predators edge Jets 4-3

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Nashville Predators' Ryan O'Reilly (90) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the shootout of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Tuesday March 17, 2026. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

Winnipeg Jets' Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates his goal on the Nashville Predators during the third period of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Tuesday March 17, 2026. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP) — Nashville Predators' Ryan O'Reilly (90) scores on Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the shootout of their NHL hockey game in Winnipeg, Tuesday March 17, 2026. (Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP)

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11:25 PM on Tuesday, March 17

The Associated Press

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Ryan O’Reilly scored the lone goal in the shootout to lift the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night.

O’Reilly beat Connor Hellebuyck to the glove side in the first round of the shootout. Predators’ netminder Juuse Saros secured the win by stopping Gabriel Vilardi, Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor.

Matthew Wood, Filip Forsberg and Erik Haula scored in regulation for Nashville. Jonathan Marchessault chipped in with two assists. Saros made 36 saves.

Jonathan Toews forced overtime for Winnipeg, tying the game 3-3 with 1:01 left in the third period.

Josh Morrissey and Vilardi also scored in regulation for the Jets. Connor contributed three assists to extend his point streak to four games, while Scheifele assisted on the game-tying marker. Hellebuyck stopped 20 shots.

The contest was officiated by a single referee, Brandon Schrader, after Chris Lee was unable to attend due to travel issues.

Up next

Predators: Host Seattle on Thursday.

Jets: Visit Boston on Thursday.

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