O’Reilly lays into himself after latest Preds loss: ‘Can’t make a six-foot pass to save my life’

O’Reilly Criticizes Himself After Predators' Loss

Nashville Predators veteran Ryan O’Reilly took full responsibility following the team's 3-1 defeat to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. O’Reilly scored Nashville’s only goal but expressed frustration with his overall performance.

Self-Criticism from O’Reilly

“I’m a center, turn the puck over everywhere, can’t make a six-foot pass to save my life,” O’Reilly told reporters. “We’re not going to have much success if I’m playing pathetic like that. I’ve had one good year in my career. I don’t have an answer, that’s for sure.”

At 34, O’Reilly’s harsh self-assessment contrasts with his impressive career totals: 309 goals, 834 points in 1,168 games, and a Stanley Cup victory in 2019 with the St. Louis Blues. This season, he has recorded six goals and 10 points in 16 games.

Reflection on Predators' Recent Performance

O’Reilly was part of the Predators squad that underperformed last season, finishing third-last in the Western Conference despite offseason reinforcements. Speaking after Thursday’s game, he urged himself and veteran teammates to improve their play.

“The last few games, I’ve been making mistakes left and right. You can’t expect to win like that. There’s frustration everywhere. Guys are working, a lot of guys are working. It falls on leadership and we have to be the ones to get over it.”

Unusual Overtime Call

In their loss to the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday, Nashville was affected by a rare overtime call where a goal was allowed after the net came off its moorings.

Team Standings

Summary: Ryan O’Reilly openly criticizes his recent struggles, emphasizing leadership and self-improvement as keys for the Nashville Predators to turn around a disappointing season.

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TSN TSN — 2025-11-07

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